Mission Aligned. Data Driven.: A Practical Framework for Cultivating a Culture of Excellence in Nonprofit...

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Terry Shawn Howell

Mission Aligned. Data Driven.

A Practical Framework for Cultivating a Culture of Excellence in Nonprofit Organizations

Terry Shawn Howell

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Sa Howell, LLC.
01 July 2025

Business strategy; Management & management techniques; Organisational theory & behaviour; Non-profitmaking organisations

In today's nonprofit sector, good intentions aren't enough. Excellence is the new standard.

Mission Aligned. Data Driven. presents the INSPIRE framework-a practical, field-tested system designed to cultivate a culture of excellence in nonprofit organizations. Rooted in mission, driven by data, and sustained through intentional leadership, INSPIRE integrates proven methodologies-including Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA), Lean, Six Sigma, Hoshin Kanri, Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM), Agile/Scrum, and Project Management-into a cohesive approach tailored for real-world nonprofit challenges.

Drawing on nearly 30 years of nonprofit experience, author Shawn Howell delivers actionable tools, real-world examples, and strategies for building resilient, high-performing organizations. This isn't theory-it's a guide to transforming strategy into measurable impact.

Inside, you'll discover:

How to align strategy, culture, and operations for lasting excellence

Practical tools to build adaptive leadership and empower your team

Proven methods for refining processes, measuring outcomes, and driving improvement

Techniques to create a culture of continuous learning and accountability

Designed for executive directors, program managers, board members, and changemakers in mission-driven organizations, Mission Aligned. Data Driven. offers clarity, confidence, and a clear path to sustainable impact. Whether you're leading a team, transforming an agency, or rebuilding trust in a fractured system, this book provides the tools and insights you need to create a culture where excellence is not an occasional milestone, but a daily practice.

If you're ready to align mission with measurable results, cultivate a resilient team, and lead with clarity and courage, this book is your essential guide.

By: Terry Shawn Howell
Imprint: Sa Howell, LLC.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9798218704476
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shawn Howell is a nationally respected consultant, strategist, and trainer with nearly 30 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations turn insight into impact. As the founder of SA Howell, LLC, he has partnered with dozens of Community Action Agencies and nonprofits across the country, guiding leaders through the complexities of strategic planning, performance management, and cultural transformation.Before launching his consulting firm in 2017, Shawn spent nearly two decades working within the Community Action Network-a nationwide movement dedicated to alleviating poverty and improving opportunities for low-income families. His system-wide experience, gained through roles in both Tennessee and Georgia, informs his hands-on approach with leadership teams.In addition to his consulting work, Shawn is an experienced socioeconomic researcher and an accomplished videographer, with creative credits featured on Delta in-flight entertainment and the ESPN SEC Network. His expertise extends across multiple disciplines, including professional certifications in ROMA (Master Trainer), Six Sigma (Black Belt), AI Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forensic Accounting, and Organizational Analytics.A former Head Start student and the son of a Head Start teacher, Shawn brings both personal passion and professional depth to every engagement. He lives in metro Atlanta with his wife Angela, a Registered Nurse and consultant, and they are proud parents of three sons. Together, they serve organizations nationwide and are active in their local faith community.