About the Course

Learning with The Mission Labs is more than just video lessons. In this toolkit, you'll get:
  • A primer on the class platform & intro to your instructor
  • 60 minutes of guided presentation on the curriculum (below) and walk throughs of the included worksheets
  • Downloads of all presentation slides
  • Downloadable and reusable worksheets for all of the models presented

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to This Course

    • A message from your instructor

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...

  • 2

    Understanding Change

    • Theories of Change and Shortening your Decision-Making Timeline

  • 3

    Understanding Scenario Planning Concepts

    • Understanding what Scenario Planning Is (and Is Not!)

  • 4

    Scenario Planning in Action

    • Three Scenario Planning Approaches

    • Scenario Planning Models: Worksheets

    • Walk-Through of Risk Modeling Worksheet

  • 5

    Next Steps and More Resources

    • Some Final Thoughts on Scenario Planning

    • Work and Learn with Me

    • Before you go...

About your Instructor

Dr. Emilie Socash

Dr. Emilie Socash

Founder & CEO, Nonprofit Help Center

Driving success in nonprofits and the people who lead them, Nonprofit Help Center founder Dr. Emilie Socash is an organizational and leadership psychologist who approaches community building through her creative and quick-witted style. With 20+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, she has stretched her legs in many directions, developing a dynamic public speaking style, an authentic relationship-building ability, and the knack for community building and strategic planning that only comes from years in the trenches. She held the role of executive director for over 10 years, as well as advancing development lead roles which gave her the opportunity to lead capital campaigns (which raised $19m), legacy initiatives (which raised $30m), inspired direct-giving campaigns and more across turn-around, start-up, and sustaining nonprofits. In addition to her doctoral degree, she holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.