Strategic planning for nonprofit organizations : a practical guide and workbook

This comprehensive guide equips you with a powerful management tool tailored for nonprofit organizations. A well-crafted strategic plan is essential for setting priorities and effectively allocating resources to achieve your goals. It serves as a framework for analyzing challenges and adapting swiftly, ensuring that all board and staff members align with the organization’s priorities while fostering commitment, cooperation, and innovation. To maximize effectiveness, your plan must cater to the unique needs of the nonprofit sector. For over a decade, this resource has been the go-to reference for strategic planning across nonprofits of all sizes and budgets. The thoroughly revised edition provides expert knowledge and practical tools for developing and implementing effective strategic plans. It includes tested worksheets, checklists, and tables, available both in print and online, along with a comprehensive case study demonstrating strategic planning in action. Filled with real-world insights, it guides you through developing a clear mission, conducting SWOT analyses, assessing client needs, setting priorities, balancing mission and financial goals, writing a solid strategic plan, creating an annual work plan, and establishing planning cycles to gauge progress and update strategies.