Audubon in 2017: The Turnaround

V. Kasturi  Rangan

Case | HBS Case Collection | August 2017 (Revised September 2018)

Audubon in 2017: The Turnaround

Abstract

The case briefly describes the 112-year history of the organization and focuses particularly on the changes wrought by its new leader David Yarnold who was brought in by the board in 2010. Under Yarnold's leadership the organization went through two strategic plans (2012–2016 and 2016–2020) and brought about many changes. At the start of 2017, Yarnold declared his goal of making Audubon the most effective conservation network in America. What actions should Audubon take to get to that goal?

Keywords: Nonprofit Strategy; change management; leadership; Change; Leadership; Nonprofit Organizations; Strategy; Transformation;

Language: English

Format: Print

33 pages

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Rangan, V. Kasturi. "Audubon in 2017: The Turnaround." Harvard Business School Case 518-025, August 2017. (Revised September 2018.)

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