# Causey > Strategic planning software for nonprofits. Turn your strategic plan into daily action — track goals, automate updates, and show your board real progress. Causey is built for nonprofit leaders who need their strategic plan to drive daily work, not collect dust. The platform connects qualitative goals to quantitative metrics, automates the team check-in cadence, and produces board/funder-ready reports. Markdown versions of every page are available at `/path/index.md` (URL-suffix convention per llmstxt.org). The site also publishes structured agent skills at `/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json` and an API catalog at `/.well-known/api-catalog`. ## Core pages - [Home](/index.md): Strategic planning software for nonprofits. - [About Causey](/about/index.md): Built by a team with 25+ years of nonprofit strategic planning experience. - [Pricing](/pricing/index.md): Transparent tiers with unlimited users — Basic, Lite, Core, Solid. - [Causey Basic](/causey-basic-tier/index.md): The entry tier ($30/month) for solo planners. - [Boost](/boost/index.md): Boost packages for accelerated implementation. - [Brand Assets](/brand-assets/index.md): Logos, colors, brand kit for partners. - [Contact Us](/contact/index.md): Get in touch with the Causey team. - [Privacy Policy](/privacy/index.md): How Causey handles your data. - [Terms](/terms/index.md): Terms of service. ## Agent skills - [Product overview](/.well-known/agent-skills/product-overview/SKILL.md): Explain what Causey is, who it's for, and how it helps nonprofit leaders execute strategic plans. Use when a user asks "what does Causey do" or wants to evaluate it for their organization. - [Pricing](/.well-known/agent-skills/pricing/SKILL.md): Provide Causey's current pricing tiers, what's included, and how to choose. Use when a user asks about cost, plans, or which tier fits their organization. - [Start trial](/.well-known/agent-skills/start-trial/SKILL.md): Guide a user toward starting Causey's 30-day free trial. Use when a user wants to try Causey, sign up, or get started immediately. - [Book demo](/.well-known/agent-skills/book-demo/SKILL.md): Guide a user toward booking a Causey demo with the founder. Use when a user wants a guided walkthrough, has detailed evaluation needs, or represents a larger organization. - [Strategic planning](/.well-known/agent-skills/strategic-planning/SKILL.md): Explain Causey's approach to strategic planning, the START framework, and how the platform guides nonprofits through plan creation. Use when a user asks how Causey thinks about strategic planning or wants help building a plan. - [Board funder reporting](/.well-known/agent-skills/board-funder-reporting/SKILL.md): Explain how Causey supports nonprofit reporting to boards, funders, and accreditors. Use when a user asks about reporting, presentations, accountability, or proving impact. - [Team onboarding](/.well-known/agent-skills/team-onboarding/SKILL.md): Explain how a nonprofit gets its team into Causey, sets up update cadences, and stops chasing for status. Use when a user asks about team rollout, change management, or how to get adoption. ## Blog - [You Don’t Need a Better Strategic Plan. You Need a Habit That Sticks.](/you-don-t-need-a-better-strategic-plan-you-need-a-habit-that-sticks/index.md): Your team doesn’t need another planning session. It needs a simple habit that keeps your strategy visible, updated, and actually used week to week. - [Strengthening the Work Behind the Mission: Alexander|Carrillo Consulting and Causey](/strengthening-the-work-behind-the-mission-alexander-carrillo-consulting-and-causey/index.md): Laura Alexander and Jenny Carrillo have spent decades helping nonprofits build the systems that make missions sustainable. See how Alexander|Carrillo Consulting uses Causey to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. - [Building the Structure Behind Strategy: A. Hart Associates and Causey](/building-the-structure-behind-strategy-a-hart-associates-and-causey/index.md): A. Hart Associates helps organizations turn strategy into action by aligning leadership first. With support from Causey, teams gain the structure, visibility, and accountability needed to keep strategy alive and moving forward. - [Turning Mission Into Measurable Outcomes: The Care Deeply Approach](/turning-mission-into-measurable-outcomes-the-care-deeply-approach/index.md): Care Deeply Consulting helps values-driven organizations turn mission into measurable outcomes using outcome-first thinking and tools like Causey. - [Turning Purpose into Performance: Jenark Business Solutions on Making Strategy Work Every Day](/turning-purpose-into-performance-jenark-business-solutions-on-making-strategy-work-every-day/index.md): What does it take to make strategy part of everyday work? Jenark Business Solutions shares how a clear sense of purpose, paired with the right systems and accountability, helps teams turn intentions into consistent, measurable performance. - [From Alignment to Action: Plan A Advisors and Causey](/from-alignment-to-action-plan-a-advisors-and-causey/index.md): Plan A Advisors partnered with Causey to turn strategic alignment into measurable action through shared goals, disciplined execution, and practical tools. - [Mission Met and Causey: A Partnership Focused on Strategic Progress](/mission-met-and-causey-a-partnership-focused-on-strategic-progress/index.md): Mission Met helps nonprofits move from planning to execution with discipline and follow-through. See how their Causey partnership drives progress. - [Transforming Strategic Planning: How Ashley|Rountree and Ascension Strategies Use Causey to Drive Social Impact](/transforming-strategic-planning-how-ascension-strategies-and-ashley-rountree-use-causey-to-drive-social-impact/index.md): Discover how Ascension Strategies and Ashley|Rountree are transforming strategic planning for mission-driven organizations using Causey. Their people-first consulting approach and Causey’s collaborative platform help nonprofits and foundations gain clarity, align teams, and turn bold visions into measurable social impact. Learn how they co-create inclusive, equity-focused strategies that empower leaders to plan with purpose and achieve lasting change. - [From Strategy to Action: Turning Library Goals into Real-World Impact](/from-strategy-to-action-turning-library-goals-into-real-world-impact/index.md): Discover how libraries can move from strategic planning to real-world impact using the CAPE Cycle. Learn practical steps to sustain your goals. - [Spreadsheets Are Better Than a Bookshelf—But Not by Much!](/spreadsheets-are-better-than-a-bookshelf-but-not-by-much/index.md): Spreadsheets fall short for strategic planning. Discover how Causey helps nonprofits plan, execute, and track strategies more effectively. - [Discontinuing the Monthly Strategy Meetups for Causey Clients](/discontinuing-the-monthly-strategy-meetups-for-causey-clients/index.md): We’re discontinuing monthly Strategy Meetups for Causey clients. Learn about the individualized support and enhanced resources available going forward. - [December 2024 Features Announcement](/december-2024-features-announcement/index.md): We’re thrilled to unveil the latest enhancements to Causey, crafted to streamline your strategic planning and empower your team. Here’s what’s new. - [Causey to Attend Pennsylvania Library Association 2024 Annual Conference](/causey-to-attend-pennsylvania-library-association-2024-annual-conference/index.md): Exciting news! Causey will be at the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) 2024 Conference in Harrisburg, PA, from October 6-9. Learn how to connect with us at the conference and find out how our strategic planning software can benefit your library. We've also included a quick survey to gather your feedback about strategy challenges you've experienced. We look forward to connecting with you! - [4 Fun Tips for Rocking Your Strategic Plan Execution](/4-fun-tips-for-rocking-your-strategic-plan-execution/index.md): A recent article on Mission Met's blog offers practical advice and four key tips on how to make strategic plan execution less intimidating and more manageable. - [Causey’s Latest Updates](/causey-s-latest-updates/index.md): At Causey, we're committed to empowering nonprofits with the tools they need to thrive. Our latest software update introduces new features designed to boost your overall experience in Causey. Whether you're looking to personalize your plan, gain insights, or simply save time, our new capabilities are here to help you achieve your mission more effectively. Let's dive into what’s new. - [A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series: Inclusive Design](/a-mission-met-deij-training-series-inclusive-design/index.md): At Mission Met, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) through internal workshops focused on integrating these principles into our work. Our latest workshop centered on accessibility—particularly web accessibility—and its importance in creating inclusive digital spaces. - [A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series: DEIJ In The News](/a-mission-met-deij-training-series-deij-in-the-news/index.md): At Mission Met, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) is demonstrated through ongoing internal workshops that explore integrating DEIJ principles into our work. Our latest workshop focused on recent news and developments in the DEIJ landscape, highlighting their potential impact on our organization's efforts. - [5 Ways Causey Can Help You Turn Your Strategic Plan Into Action](/5-ways-causey-can-help-you-turn-your-strategic-plan-into-action/index.md): Discover five ways Causey helps mission-driven organizations turn strategic plans into action, based on a LinkedIn Live with Jamie Yazdani and Ricky Chilcott. - [A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series: Taking Time to Reflect](/a-mission-met-deij-training-series-taking-time-to-reflect/index.md): Mission Met is hosting a training series that aims to create a culture within the organization that not only acknowledges but actively incorporates DEIJ into every aspect of their work, from project management to client interactions. Our latest training was a reflection focused on how we can integrate DEIJ efforts in all aspects of the company. - [Strengthen Your Nonprofit With These 4 Key Strategies for Capacity Building](/strengthen-your-nonprofit-with-these-4-key-strategies-for-capacity-building/index.md): Four key strategies for nonprofit capacity building: strategic planning, professional development, strong governance, and technology adoption. - [A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series: Allies Against Racism](/a-mission-met-deij-training-series-allies-against-racism/index.md): Mission Met’s ongoing effort to incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) into our organizational culture includes internal workshops in which team members explore topics related to DEIJ that resonate with them personally. These workshops are meant to inform the team while fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to our DEIJ principles. Our latest workshop centered on the topic of allyship against racism. - [Streamlining Nonprofit Donation Processes](/streamlining-nonprofit-donation-processes/index.md): In the realm of nonprofit management, navigating the intricacies of donation processes can often be a challenging endeavor. However, recent insights from a webinar by Shortage and Daffy with Mission Met Co-founder and Causey Lead Developer Ricky Chilcott shed light on innovative strategies and tools that can significantly streamline in-kind and non-cash donation processes for nonprofits. - [Exciting News: Causey to Exhibit at the 2024 Public Library Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio!](/exciting-news-causey-to-exhibit-at-the-2024-public-library-association-conference-in-columbus-ohio/index.md): Causey is exhibiting at the 2024 Public Library Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Visit booth #2039 to learn how Causey helps libraries. - [A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series: Navigating the Complexities of Hidden Perceptions in Unconscious Bias](/a-mission-met-deij-training-series-navigating-the-complexities-of-hidden-perceptions-in-unconscious-bias/index.md): Mission Met introduces our workshop focused on understanding and addressing unconscious bias within the organization. This training is part of Mission Met's broader DEIJ efforts, which are designed to foster a more inclusive, fair, and just organizational culture. - [Causey's Leap: Overcoming Nonprofit Strategic Hurdles for Effective Action Plans](/causey-s-leap-overcoming-nonprofit-strategic-hurdles-for-effective-action-plans/index.md): Ted Bilich, an experienced nonprofit risk assessment expert, wrote an insightful article about challenges in implementing nonprofit strategic plans. We found his analysis accurate and relevant to the hurdles we address with our software, Causey. This article follows Ted's framework to discuss these challenges and how Causey tackles them. - [AI in Strategic Planning: Opportunities, Challenges and Embracing Human Insight](/ai-in-strategic-planning-opportunities-challenges-and-embracing-human-insight/index.md): After reviewing a strategic plan I asked ChatGPT to create, I realize there are many challenges that AI will never solve completely. This article explains what I see as the good parts and the challenges of using AI in strategic planning. - [A Mission Met DEIJ Training Series: Exploring Diversity and Project Management](/a-mission-met-deij-training-series-exploring-diversity-and-project-management/index.md): Mission Met explores how integrating DEIJ principles into project management fosters creativity, reduces bias, and creates more inclusive outcomes. - [Maximizing Revenue in 2024: Four Strategies for Strategy Consultants](/maximizing-revenue-in-2024-four-strategies-for-strategy-consultants/index.md): Four strategies for consultants to maximize revenue: leverage software, offer fractional roles, diversify services, and nurture client relationships. - [Overcoming Barriers to Nonprofit Partnerships Building Strong Collaborations for Social Impact](/overcoming-barriers-to-nonprofit-partnerships-building-strong-collaborations-for-social-impact/index.md): Learn how nonprofits can overcome common partnership barriers like limited resources, communication gaps, and inadequate planning to drive collective impact. - [Leveraging Strategic Networking for Nonprofit Success: The Power of Collaboration](/leveraging-strategic-networking-for-nonprofit-success-the-power-of-collaboration/index.md): Strategic networking is crucial for nonprofit professionals, offering benefits like resource mobilization, knowledge exchange, and collaboration for greater impact and efficiency. The article introduces a "Strategic Networking Cheatsheet," providing practical tools and tips to enhance networking skills and leverage relationships for organizational success. - [Causey Pricing and Tiers](/2023-causey-price-adjustments-and-tiers/index.md): As part of our rebrand, we're introducing new pricing tiers for the first time since 2015. Learn how the changes better align with customer success. - [We are Causey](/we-are-causey/index.md): Learn about the rebrand from Mission Met Center to Causey, including the new name, software changes, pricing updates, and timing. - [Empowering Mission-Driven Organizations with Strategic Planning Software](/empowering-mission-driven-organizations-with-strategic-planning-software/index.md): Boost nonprofit success with strategic planning software: align teams, make data-driven decisions, streamline goals & enhance collaboration. - [Mission Met Center's Newest Features](/mission-met-centers-newest-features/index.md): New features: Organization Launch Status, automated email updates, Plan Lock, enhanced Presentation View, report generation, and Focus Area cloning. - [Our Metrics App is Growing!📈](/our-metrics-app-is-growing/index.md): Mission Met Center has enhanced its Metrics app, introducing the Metric Champion feature, Baselines for comparisons, Delta/Snapshot data entry options, automated Email Reminders for metrics updates, an Edit Measurements function, and improved export/import capabilities, all aimed at emphasizing the importance of regular metrics processing. - [🎁 MMC’s Newest Features! 🎁](/mmcs-newest-features/index.md): New features: Presentation View for plan presentations, Timeline View with action items, free START Lite course, and a home screen activity feed. - [The holidays just got brighter with our new features!](/the-holidays-just-got-brighter-with-our-new-features/index.md): We've got some new goodies for your holiday. You now have the ability to add your organization's logo to your plan, PDF outputs, and emails, option to add more than one action item owner, and capability to add metrics to focus areas and goals in addition to the Compass. - [New Features (October 2021)](/new-features-october-2021/index.md): In this feature annoucement, we share Redesigned forms with strategic planning guidance built into the software. Ability to add notes, links, or attachments to goals within redesigned action item section. Expansion of document rearrangement and sorting capabilities. Translation of the software into Hindi, Māori, and both UK and American English. Feature to set default language and date/time format for Plan View Links. And an updated privacy policy. - [🎉Introducing: Timeline View! 🎉](/introducing-timeline-view/index.md): Mission Met Center has launched a new feature, Timeline View, which allows users to visually see all their goals within a specific timeframe, enhancing productivity and strategic planning, developed based on user feedback. - [New Features (June 2020)](/new-features-june-2020/index.md): New features: Calendar Feed for Google/iCal sync, action item Progress Tracker, Weekly Look-ahead Email, and Key Team Members for Focus Areas.