Practical, easy-to-follow planning strategies geared to the special requirements of the nonprofit This very accessible resource from a team of experts in the nonprofit sector adapts basic business concepts to the unique structure and goals of nonprofit organizations. Breaking the planning process into six steps, the book covers it all--from getting ready and articulating the mission to monitoring and adjusting the finished plan. * Sample worksheets, checklists, and tables are included in the book--and on a 3-1/2" IBM-compatible disk JUDE KAYE and MIKE ALLISON (both of San Francisco, California) are executives with The Support Centers for Nonprofit Management.

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide and Workbook

Business & Money

Allison, Michael

Kaye, Jude

Economics

wiley

Your total guide to putting a powerful management tool to work in your organization Why strategic planning? Because a well wrought strategic plan helps you set priorities and acquire and allocate the resources needed to achieve your goals. It provides a framework for analyzing and quickly adapting to future challenges. And it helps all board and staff members focus more clearly on your organization's priorities, while building commitment and promoting cooperation and innovation But to be effective, your plan will need to address the special needs of the nonprofit sector. And for more than a decade, Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations has been the number-one source of guidance on all facets of strategic planning for managers at nonprofits of every size and budget. This thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded edition arms you with the expert knowledge and tools you need to develop and implement surefire strategic plans, including tested-in-the-trenches worksheets, checklists, and tables--in print and on the companion website--along with a book-length case study that lets you observe strategic planning in action. Packed with real-world insights and practical pointers, it shows you how to: <ul>
<li>Develop a clear mission, vision, and set of values</li> <li>Conduct SWOT analyses and program evaluations</li> <li>Assess client needs and determine stakeholder concerns</li> <li>Set priorities and develop core strategies, goals, and objectives</li> <li>Balance the dual bottom lines of mission and money</li> <li>Write and implement a solid strategic plan</li> <li>Develop a user-friendly annual work plan</li> <li>Establish planning cycles, gauge progress, and update strategies</li> </ul>

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide and Workbook, Second Edition

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

The bestselling guide to nonprofit planning, with proven, practical advice Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations describes a proven method for creating an effective, organized, actionable strategy, tailored to the unique needs of the nonprofit organization. Now in its third edition, this bestselling manual contains new information about the value of plans, specific guidance toward business planning, and additional information about the strategic plan document itself. Real-world case studies illustrate different planning and implementation scenarios and techniques, and the companion website offers templates, tools, and worksheets that streamline the process. The book provides expert insight, describing common misperceptions and pitfalls to avoid, helping readers craft a strategic plan that adheres to the core values of the organization. A well-honed strategic plan helps nonprofit managers set priorities, and acquire and allocate the resources necessary to achieve their goals. It also provides a framework for handling challenges, and keeps the focus on the organization's priorities. Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations is an excellent source of guidance for managers at nonprofits of every size and budget, helping readers to: <ul>
<li>Identify the reasons for planning, and gather information from internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>Assess the current situation accurately, and agree on priorities, mission, values, and vision</li> <li>Prioritize goals and objectives for the plan, and develop a detailed implementation strategy</li> <li>Evaluate and monitor a changing environment, updating roles, goals, and parameters as needed</li> </ul>
Different organizations have different needs, processes, resources, and priorities. The one thing they have in common is the need for a no-nonsense approach to planning with practical guidance and a customizable framework. Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations takes the fear out of planning, with expert guidance on the nonprofit's most vital management activity.

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide for Dynamic Times (Wiley Nonprofit Authority)

Management & Leadership

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