Founder, Strategic Plan Now™ | Board Governance & Engagement Advisor

Ericka Scott is a seasoned nonprofit strategist and founder of Strategic Plan Now™, a framework designed to help mission-driven organizations align their boards, build strong governance foundations, and create clear, actionable strategic plans. With deep expertise in nonprofit governance, strategic planning, risk management, and organizational development, Ericka brings a powerful blend of insight, structure, and empathy to her work with boards and leadership teams.

Her work centers around transforming nonprofit boards into high-performing, values-driven leadership bodies through thoughtful recruitment, structured onboarding, robust policy development, and regular accountability practices. As a Board Professional, Ericka offers services ranging from board assessments and governance policy design to customized board training and meeting facilitation—ensuring organizations can lead with purpose and make measurable impact.

Through the Strategic Plan Now™ model, Ericka supports nonprofits at every stage—whether launching a new initiative, recovering from leadership transitions, or refining strategic direction. The model’s phased approach—See It, Plan It, Do It—helps organizations clarify their mission and vision, establish strategic objectives, implement accountable systems, and cultivate a leadership pipeline for long-term success.

Ericka also provides expert guidance in aligning board structures with DEI commitments, implementing tech-enabled governance tools, and fostering trust-based partnerships between board chairs and executive leaders.

She is a passionate advocate for ethical leadership, transparency, and community-rooted impact—and a trusted resource for boards seeking to evolve from passive oversight to strategic partnership.

Learn more or connect with Ericka at erickaalice.co.