Excelsior Performance

The Latin word "excelsior" is often translated as “higher” or “ever upward”. At QL3 Strategies we believe starting and operating a nonprofit is a higher calling. The tools, strategies, structures and operations necessary for fulfilling this higher calling are constantly changing. Excelsior Performance is QL3 Strategies organizational excellence program for helping nonprofits move ever upwards. The program is capable of addressing all aspects of organizational growth and change.

Performance Spheres:

Strategic Assessment & Analysis

Mission statement evaluation and refinement
Goal setting
Constructing or improving data collection to improve operations
Program assessment & analysis
Mission aligned budget construction

Asset Development

Event-based development (walks, runs, rides, balls, dinners, etc.)
Online development (website, email, social media, etc.)
Program/Marketing/Development Alignment and Integration
Finding and creating partnerships (in-kind, shared income, program-based)
Working with high-profile individuals

Human Assets

Creating a work atmosphere conducive to performance
Creative benefits to draw top employment candidates
For the C-level staff: Strategies for board management
For the Board of Directors: Strategies for managing the C-level staff

Technical Topics

Branding, Marketing and Organizational Leverage
The Annual Report, a powerful tool for growing your organization
Understanding and building the “back-end” of your organization
Understanding and implementing an information technology strategy

Additional Services

Meeting/event moderation