Case Study: First Graduate builds an equitable, inclusive three-year strategic plan with Prosper Strategies

First Graduate builds a three-year strategic plan with Prosper Strategies, backed by 99% college enrollment

First Graduate, a San Francisco-based nonprofit helping students become first-generation college graduates, sought a strategic plan to guide equitable growth. They turned to the vendor Prosper Strategies, which applied its Nonprofit Strategy System to facilitate an inclusive planning process and set clear, accountable objectives.

Prosper Strategies implemented a phased approach, beginning with gathering stakeholder input and conducting organizational and ecosystem assessments. This led to defining strategic pillars, OKRs, and activity plans. The solution included creating accountability systems and a progress tracking dashboard. The result was a three-year strategic plan adopted by First Graduate's board, with implementation beginning in early 2022.

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