Shocking news: Life doesn’t always go as planned.

Where does this leave a not-for-profit organization with a board-approved budget and a mid-year realization that something has changed.

So how does one approach this conversation with the Board?

Go with the high-level points of the journey:
* because of [a] we had envisioned [b] * when we observed/learned [c], we realized that [d] * we made a financial plan in order to create workability in making mission
* the principal differences from the original budget include [e], [f], and [g].
* here is the updated plan, and we have tactical plans in place to make this a reality.

It’s important to be committed to the mission, not attached to a circumstance, process, or goal that you realize is an unreality.

So keep your eye on the prize, develop new strategies and tactics and include a financial plan for workability. Inspire your board and go after that mission!