Spreadsheets Are Better Than a Bookshelf—But Not by Much!

Photo of Ricky Chilcott Ricky Chilcott

We’ve all seen it: that shiny new strategic plan sitting on the shelf, collecting dust. You know the one—the plan that everyone was excited about when it was created but somehow never gets executed. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of planning, but without the right tools, even the best strategy can end up gathering cobwebs.

We use spreadsheets and documents for collaboration just like your organization. Sure, they work for the basics, but when it comes to strategic planning, they just don’t cut it. My guess is you also have a strategy tracking spreadsheet taking up storage space on your computer, just like a strategic plan on a bookshelf.

That’s why we created Causey—a strategic planning platform built for nonprofits. Spreadsheets and other generic tools just aren’t built for strategic planning. Causey is! It’s packed with features designed to not only help you create a plan but also make sure you actually execute it like a pro. Keep reading to find out how Causey can take your strategic planning from meh to marvelous.

Why Causey is a Total Game-Changer

Super User-Friendly: No one wants to spend hours learning new software. With Causey, you can start creating your strategic plan in just 10 minutes—yep, no steep learning curve. It’s that easy.

Expert Help When You Need It: Spreadsheets don’t come with a team of experts to guide you, but Causey does! Get access to strategic planning guidance embedded into the software to help you every step of the way. Causey also comes with templates, examples, and even a full strategic planning course to help you craft mission statements, goals, and action plans. No guesswork required.

Time-Saving Magic: Causey automates reminders and generates reports, so you don’t waste time on tedious tasks. You can focus on what really matters—getting things done!

Accountability Made Easy: Keeping your team on track is a breeze with Causey. Unlike other tools that leave accountability to chance, Causey makes it simple to assign and track tasks and ensures everyone stays on target.

Project Management, Reimagined: Forget clunky project management software. Causey has timeline charts, calendar integrations, and all the tools you need to stay organized and on top of deadlines.

Measuring Progress: In Causey you can tie your goals directly to key metrics, so you know exactly where you stand.

No More Messy Spreadsheets: Keep your plan organized and accessible with Causey. Our template keeps your strategic plan neat, tidy, and easy to access and includes dedicated storage to keep related documents organized.

Built for Nonprofit Professionals Like You

Causey isn’t just another tool from big tech for corporations—it was created specifically for small and medium-sized nonprofits. With its user-friendly design and nonprofit-focused features, you’ll be able to create and manage strategic plans that actually align with your team’s goals.

Turn Your Plan Into Action

Don’t stop at making a plan—keep going to make those plans happen. Causey bridges the gap between strategy and execution, boosts collaboration, and keeps everyone accountable, so your team can focus on what they do best: achieving your mission.

Ready to simplify your planning? Start your free trial atwww.causey.app and see how Causey can help you turn your plans into action.

 

Meet the author

Ricky Chilcott

Ricky Chilcott

Co-Founder, Software Developer

(844) 677-7526 ext 701

As a passionate co-founder of Mission Met, a strategic planning company in Athens, Ohio, I combine my expertise in software development, business strategy, and project management to support non-profits globally. While my personal journey started with an almost decade long career in higher education, I'm so glad I'm in the social good sector.

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