Strategy and Governance
You work to make a difference, but do you know how you’re going to achieve it? A strong board and a clear strategy are essential to delivering on your social purpose.
Whether you are a small not-for-profit, a large corporate or a philanthropic foundation, SVA Consulting can support you to define, refine or clarify your strategy. We work with boards and senior executive staff to set the strategic direction of your organisation or program.
Our team can facilitate the development of your strategy by drawing on an assessment of the market, policy and sector environments, along with a diagnosis of your current operations. We support our clients to establish strong governance principles and effective board performance to underpin and guide their strategy, and ultimately lead to the positive change they are working to make.
Case studies

STREAT Strategic Plan
STREAT engaged SVA to develop a clear strategic direction and three-year plan to guide the organisation's decision making.
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Paul Ramsay Foundation
SVA Consulting was engaged to help establish Australia’s largest private foundation to ensure its funds are invested strategically.
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Gunaikurnai TOLMB
We supported Gunaikurnai to develop a strategic plan for the joint management of parks and reserves with Victorian Government partners.
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Nick Perini
New South Wales, ACT & Queensland
Gillian Turnbull
Victoria & Tasmania
Jen Ehlers
Western Australia
Brendan Ferguson
Northern Territory & South Australia
Insights

Strategy: what's critical
SVA’s strategy consultants share their thoughts and observations about developing and implementing strategy in the social sector.
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Defining your endgame
A case study of UnitingCare’s BOLT program shows why organisations should be asking what their endgame is, rather than how to scale.
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Avoid strategy pingpong
To avoid ping pong between management and your board, get clear on roles – upfront – and be alert to when and how they might need to change.
Read moreA diverse and talented team
Our team of over 40 professionals come from the top of their fields.