Prioritizing proactive behaviors is the most important factor in achieving greater sustainability. Operating out of a reactive environment means there will always be an emergency attempting to draw your attention away. Prioritizing proactivity is key. For organizations to move from the culture of reactivity to one of proactive planning, they must give up solely focusing on the concrete problems of day-to-day operations and begin to focus also on abstract concepts. The good news is that there are several proactive practices nonprofit leaders can engage in to strengthen their organizations. Here are five proactive practices that lead to increased sustainability.