Turn Uncertainty Into Strategic Advantage

What if your team could rehearse the future—before it happens?

Essential Scenario Planning (ESP) is a lean, high-impact process designed specifically for small and midsize nonprofits. Developed by Risk Alternatives, ESP helps your organization anticipate disruption, seize opportunity, and build strategic resilience—without the costs and burdens of traditional scenario planning.

Why ESP?

• Fast & Focused: The core session takes just 60–90 minutes and yields actionable insights.
• Affordable: Tailored pricing based on your budget—starting as low as just $1,500.
• Practical: Focused on clarity and action—not lengthy reports or technical jargon.
• Repeatable: ESP is designed to be a repeatable habit, not a one-time event.

How It Works

1. Pre-Session Input. We gather your team’s insights on emerging risks and opportunities through a short survey.
2. Facilitated Session. Using three powerful questions, we guide your team through a structured exploration of a high-impact “what if” scenario.
3. One-Page Action Plan. You leave with a concise, customized roadmap: triggers to watch, actions to take now, and a response plan if the scenario unfolds.
4. Follow-Up & Integration. We help you embed ESP into your ongoing operations—so you’re always ready for what’s next.

What You Don’t Get (On Purpose)

• No complex data modeling
• No expensive consultants
• No glossy reports that sit on a shelf

ESP is built for action, not admiration.

Who Uses ESP?

Nonprofit leaders who want to:

• Build a culture of foresight and agility
• Pressure-test strategic goals and budgets
• Prepare for disruption without panic
• Turn anxiety into agency

Let’s Get Started

Whether you’re facing financial uncertainty, operational risk, or a game-changing opportunity, ESP helps you lead with clarity and confidence.