Summary: If you go to the Foundation Center Library, you will undoubtedly see a crowded bookshelf in the strategic planning and strategic prioritization section. But one recent book stands out as a resource for the busy nonprofit leader who needs guidance and practical advice to focus their work and increase their impact: Mission Control by Liana Downey. Our conversation this week with Liana Downey offered some highlights from her book. This included: • Why organizations need to focus • How goal setting can support your focus • Using an option tree framework to focus (this will change your planning process) • Identifying what strategies will actually impact your mission
