Mission-Driven Momentum

The Scanland Group
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Hosted by mother-son duo Pat and Will Scanland of The Scanland Group, this show delivers practical insights, real talk, and just enough pop culture and sports references to keep things fun. Each episode is designed to help nonprofit and mission-focused organizations level up—with topics like strategic planning, team development, leadership coaching, and aligning mission with action.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Data-Driven Decision-Making: Using Analytics for Better Planning

    How do you know your programs are actually working? Not "we think they're working," but real evidence. Pat and Will talk through what "data-driven" means for nonprofits without data scientists or big analytics budgets, the five most common data mistakes, and how a homeless services organization discovered a "support cliff" by tracking just three numbers and then made a simple change that increased 12-month retention.

    36 min

  2. FEB 2

    Crisis Planning: How to Prepare for the Unexpected

    Crises don't check your calendar. Pat and Will walk through why smaller nonprofits are more vulnerable than you think, how to build a response plan in one afternoon, and real stories of what works when everything goes sideways.

    32 min

  3. JAN 19

    Small Business Growth Strategies – Balancing Innovation and Stability

    Growth might be the worst thing that could happen to your organization right now. That's not a typo—it's the uncomfortable truth nobody talks about in board meetings.   In this episode, Pat and Will tackle the growth trap that destroys organizations. You'll discover why some of the healthiest organizations have been the exact same size for years, the four wrong reasons people pursue growth (and the three right ones), and how to create margin through ruthless prioritization.

    36 min

  4. JAN 12

    Theatre & Leadership: Lessons from the Stage

    Before Will moved into consulting, he spent years in professional theatre. And here's what nobody talks about: the skills that make great theatre are the exact skills that make great leadership. We're talking about why leaders who skip rehearsal end up winging it when it matters most. How "yes, and" changes everything when your team hits a crisis. What stage presence actually teaches you about showing up grounded when everyone's looking to you. And why ensemble work—not just teamwork—is what keeps organizations from falling apart under pressure. Plus real stories of when theatrical instincts saved the show.

    38 min

  5. JAN 5

    Technology Tools That Actually Help Strategic Planning

    Strategic planning and technology don't always feel like natural partners. But the right tools can transform your plan from a static document into a living system. We break down practical, affordable options for task management, document collaboration, and data tracking - plus real talk about why 70% of success has nothing to do with the tool itself.

    28 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Happy Holidays from Mission-Driven Momentum!

    A short holiday message from us. We're taking a week off to rest and recharge and we hope you are too! Happy Holidays!

    7 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Organizational Coaching - Developing High-Performing Teams

    Organizational coaching isn't what most people think it is. It's not executive retreats or motivational speeches. It's the three-minute conversation in the hallway. It's how you respond when someone brings you a problem. It's teaching teams to ask better questions instead of always looking for quick answers. We'll show you what coaching actually means, how it's different from managing and mentoring, and how to start building a coaching culture tomorrow—even with zero budget. This is about shifting from "tell and do" to "ask and grow," one conversation at a time.

    40 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Aligning Mission, Vision, and Strategy for Long-Term Success

    Your mission is your why. Your vision is your where. Your strategy is your how.   But what happens when they're not working together?   In this episode, we're zooming out to look at the bigger picture—how mission, vision, and strategy align (or don't) and what to do when things feel off. We share stories of organizations with beautiful vision statements and powerful missions that somehow weren't talking to each other, plus the simple tools that helped them get back on track.

    26 min

  9. 12/08/2025

    Common Pitfalls in Strategic Planning – And How to Avoid Them

    You've built the plan. Now what? In this episode, we're tackling the bumps in the road—the classic mistakes that make you say, "Wait, what happened to our strategy?" From plans created behind closed doors to goals so vague no one knows how to act on them, we're sharing the pitfalls we've seen (and yes, made ourselves) across decades of nonprofit work. You'll hear stories about the executive director who rolled out a solo plan to crickets, the beautiful strategy that lived in a binder no one opened, and the organization stuck in planning mode for over a year. Plus, the fixes that actually work.

    34 min

  10. 12/01/2025

    The Power of Strategic Planning – Why Every Organization Needs a Roadmap

    Strategic planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—or optional. In this kickoff episode, Pat and Will Scanland break down why every mission-driven organization needs a clear roadmap, how strategy keeps teams aligned, and what really happens when planning is ignored (spoiler: chaos). You’ll learn the four pillars of an effective strategic plan, the most common reasons plans fail, and real stories from organizations that turned things around with clarity and focus.   Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, running a social enterprise, or trying to bring order to the madness, this conversation will give you practical next steps you can use today.

    35 min

  11. 11/24/2025

    Mission-Driven Momentum Trailer

    Get ready for practical insights and strategic planning tips.

    8 min

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About

Hosted by mother-son duo Pat and Will Scanland of The Scanland Group, this show delivers practical insights, real talk, and just enough pop culture and sports references to keep things fun. Each episode is designed to help nonprofit and mission-focused organizations level up—with topics like strategic planning, team development, leadership coaching, and aligning mission with action.

Information

  • Creator
    The Scanland Group
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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