Tools for Not-for-Profit Leaders: The Strategic Plan

A well articulated, concise strategic plan is a roadmap for everyone involved in an organization to follow.

Strategy: A process of problem solving & decision making

In most cases, strategy is developed by a group of individuals who solve the strategic problems of the organization and make key decisions with imperfect information.

Make strategic planning a way of managing, not an annual episode

Why strategy should be an ongoing process and how to continue strategic planning over time.

The advantages and disadvantages of strategic management

Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a strategic management system.

Overcoming barriers to strategic planning

Common barriers organizations face in moving forward with strategic planning and a few ideas on how to overcome them.

The art and science of setting objectives

How to set achievable, realistic and effective goals for a nonprofit organization.

A framework for personal and organizational success

A framework to help manage the process of implementing your strategic plan and linking it to the day-to-day work of your staff.

Not another “me-too” strategic plan

How to overcome the problem of uniformity and customize a strategic plan.

Capacity building in the not-for-profit sector

Understanding the key determinants of successful capacity building.