Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations : A Practical Guide for Dynamic Times.
Michael. Allison
Bok Engelsk 2015 · Electronic books.
| Omfang | 1 online resource (305 pages)
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| Utgave | 3rd ed.
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| Opplysninger | Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide for Dynamic Times -- Contents -- About the Third Edition -- Preface -- Intended Audience -- Structure of the Book -- Supporting Resources -- How to Use This Book -- A Word About Words -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Strategy and Planning -- Why Plan? -- What Strategic Planning Is Not -- Keys to Effective Strategic Planning -- Summary of Key Concepts -- What Is Strategy? -- Sample Program Strategy -- Sample Revenue Strategy -- Sample Organizational Strategy -- Sample Leadership Strategy -- The Strategic Planning Process -- Section One: First Steps -- Set Up for Success -- Stakeholder Engagement -- Mission, Vision, Values -- Section Two: Strategic Analysis -- Environmental Scan -- Theory of Change and Program Portfolio -- Business Model -- Organization Capacity -- Leadership -- Section Three: Set Your Course -- Complete Your Strategic Plan -- Using Your Plan Successfully -- Other Considerations in Strategic Planning -- Of Means and Ends: Language of Strategic Planning -- Long-Range Planning, Business Planning, and Strategic Planning -- Incorporating a Business Planning Approach into Your Strategic Plan -- Strategic Planning Is Organization Development -- Time and Money Required for Strategic Planning -- Strategic Planning Is Alive and Well! -- Section One: First Steps -- Chapter 1: Step 1: Set Up for Success -- Identify Outcomes -- Check Conditions for Success -- Plan for Data Collection -- Anticipating Other Needed Research -- Design Your Strategic Planning Process -- Who Will Lead the Process? -- Who Will Be on the Strategic Planning Committee? -- Use of Subcommittees and Task Forces -- Who Makes Which Decisions? -- Will You Hold Retreats and Large Group Gatherings? -- Who Will Be the Primary Writer of the Plan? -- Will You Use a Consultant?.. - Assessment of Revenue Potential and Ability to Fund Future Program Portfolio -- Develop Financial Projections -- Strategic Budgeting: How Much Is All of This Going to Cost? -- The Long-Range Fundraising Plan: How Much Do We Need to Raise? -- Steps in Estimating Revenues -- Develop Summary Findings -- Chapter 7: Step 7: Organization Capacity -- Elements of Organization Capacity -- Human Resources -- Organizational Structure and Culture -- Financial Management -- Resource and Business Development -- External Communications -- Information Technology -- Facilities and Equipment -- Planning and Evaluation -- Activities for This Step -- Identify Requirements for Each Category of Capacity -- Determine How to Carry Out Assessment -- Organization Self-Assessment -- Department Self-Assessment -- SWOT Analysis by the Strategic Planning Committee -- External Expert Assessment -- Agree on Priorities to Include in the Strategic Plan -- Chapter 8: Step 8: Leadership -- Assess Leadership, Summarize Implications -- Section Three: Set Your Course -- Chapter 9: Step 9: Complete Your Strategic Plan -- Summarize Strategic Decisions -- Draft the Complete Strategic Plan -- Strategic Plan Content and Format -- Finalize Goals and Objectives -- Conduct a Thorough Review Process -- Dressing Up Your Strategic Plan for Public Distribution -- Strategic Planning Committee Celebration and Debrief -- Share the Plan -- Thank Participants -- Chapter 10: Step 10: Using Your Plan Successfully -- Help People Make Required Changes -- Write Detailed Annual Operation Plans -- What Level of Detail Is Necessary in an Operating Plan? -- What If You Don't Have All of the Information You Think You Need? -- Sample (Annual) Operating Plan: Program Goal for an Economic Development Agency -- Fund Development Goal for Museum (from Annual Operating Plan) -- Create a Dashboard to Monitor Implementation.. - Develop a Dynamic Approach to Watch for Changing Trends -- Conclusion A Word to Leaders -- Appendix A: Sample Workplans for Abbreviated, Moderate, and Extensive Planning Processes -- How to Use the Workplan Templates -- Appendix B: Tips on Using Task Forces -- Sample of a Memo Clarifying a Task Force Mandate -- Strategic Plan Client Demographics Task Force -- Sample Possible Recommendation -- Appendix C: External Stakeholders -- Interviewing an External Stakeholder -- Suggested Format for Writing a Stakeholder Interview -- Suggested Possible Questions -- Assess an Organization's Situation: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats -- Assess Stakeholder Perception of the Delivery of Services in Terms of Quality and Competitive Position -- Assess Collaboration and Partnerships -- Understand How Your Organization Might Best Leverage Your Resources and Garner Additional Support -- Major Donors -- Foundations -- Media -- Groups That Do Similar Work -- Appendix D: How to Use the Matrix Map -- How to Make a Matrix Map of Your Organization -- Appendix E: Leadership Assessment Survey -- Appendix F: Selected References -- About the Companion Website -- About the Authors -- Index.. - How Will Board and Staff Be Kept Informed About Strategic Planning Discussions? -- Write a Planning Workplan -- Create an Organization Profile -- Chapter 2: Step 2: Stakeholder Engagement -- Engage Internal Stakeholders -- Analyzing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats -- Expanded Options for Input -- Organization Self-Assessment -- Gather Input from External Stakeholders -- Synthesize Stakeholder Input -- Incorporate External Input into Your SWOT Analysis to Update Critical Issues and Questions -- SWOT Analysis Grid -- Chapter 3: Step 3: Mission, Vision, Values -- Revisit Your Mission Statement -- Create a Purpose Sentence by Identifying the Focus Problem -- The Importance of Clarifying Purpose -- Write a Purpose Sentence -- Summarize Your "Business -- Putting the Mission Statement Together -- Write Your Vision Statement -- Drafting a Vision Statement -- Visioning During the Strategic Planning Process -- Articulate Your Fundamental Values -- Examples of Values Statements -- The Importance of Values and Principles -- Write Your Organization's Values, Beliefs, and Guiding Principles -- Section Two: Strategic Analysis -- Chapter 4: Step 4: Environmental Scan -- When Is Scenario Planning Helpful? -- Organize Your Research, Summarize Findings -- Chapter 5: Step 5: Theory of Change and Program Portfolio -- Needs Assessment and Value Proposition -- Program Effectiveness -- Competitive Analysis -- Theory of Change -- Draft Future Program Portfolio -- Using a Priority Criteria Matrix to Select New Programs and Opportunities -- Chapter 6: Step 6: Business Model -- Summarize Revenue and Expenses -- Historical Summary and Key Questions -- Current Program Revenue and Expenses -- Articulate Your Business Model -- Business Model Analysis -- Matrix Map1 -- How to Use the Matrix Map -- Recommended Strategy for Each Quadrant -- Using the Model.. - 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: Identify the reasons for planning, and gather information from internal and external stakeholders Assess the current situation accurately, and agree on priorities, mission, values, and vision Prioritize goals and objectives for the plan, and develop a detailed implementation strategy Evaluate and monitor a changing environment, updating roles, goals, and parameters as needed 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.
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