Download or read book Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations written by Michael Allison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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: Develop a clear mission, vision, and set of values Conduct SWOT analyses and program evaluations Assess client needs and determine stakeholder concerns Set priorities and develop core strategies, goals, and objectives Balance the dual bottom lines of mission and money Write and implement a solid strategic plan Develop a user-friendly annual work plan Establish planning cycles, gauge progress, and update strategies

Download or read book Strategic Planning for Not for profit Organizations written by R. Henry Migliore and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Planning for Not-For-Profit Organizations covers all the steps involved in developing a strategic plan for a not-for-profit organization. Strategic planning has become a critical issue for not-for-profit organizations as they strive for direction and orderly adjustment to a changing environment. In this book, the authors describe a strategic planning process that will help readers bring direction and unity to their organizations and help create a sense of enthusiasm and anticipation as organizations’visions of what they can be begin to unfold. Strategic Planning for Not-For-Profit Organizations is both a tutorial and an easily accessible reference. It is packed with user-friendly information to help readers prepare their own strategic plans and evaluate plans created by others. The book presents essential concepts and techniques in a concise, readily usable form that readers can immediately use in decisionmaking. Worksheets and real-life examples throughout the book help readers in the step-by-step development of strategic plans for their own organizations. A set of appendixes includes a strategic plan outline and presents sample strategic plans so readers can see what one actually looks like and get a head start on theirs. A complete guide to strategic planning for not-for-profit organizations, this book covers everything from writing purpose or mission statements and setting goals to strategy development and evaluation and control procedures. Managers and administrators of not-for-profit organizations will find Strategic Planning for Not-For-Profit Organizations an extremely helpful guide for their planning duties. The book also serves as a valuable text or supplemental reading for college courses on managing not-for-profit organizations.

Download or read book Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations written by Michael Allison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations written by John M. Bryson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can leaders use strategic planning to strengthen their public and nonprofit organizations? In this fourth edition of his perennial bestseller Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Bryson provides the most updated version of his thoughtful strategic planning model and outlines the reasons public and nonprofit organizations must embrace strategic planning to improve their performance. Introduced in the first edition and refined over the past 18 years, the Strategy Change Cycle--a proven planning process used successfully by a large number of nonprofit and public organizations--is the framework used to guide the reader through the strategic planning process. Bryson offers detailed guidance on implementing the process, and specific tools and techniques to make the process work in any organization. In addition, he clarifies the organizational designs through which strategic thought and action will be encouraged and embraced throughout an entire organization. In addition to updated examples, new cases, and additional information on boundaries, distinctive competencies, Actor-Network theory, Bryson will creat an instructor's manual with sample syllabi, PowerPoint teaching slides, and additional cases.

Download or read book Joan Garry s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership written by Joan Garry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonprofit leadership is messy Nonprofits leaders are optimistic by nature. They believe with time, energy, smarts, strategy and sheer will, they can change the world. But as staff or board leader, you know nonprofits present unique challenges. Too many cooks, not enough money, an abundance of passion. It’s enough to make you feel overwhelmed and alone. The people you help need you to be successful. But there are so many obstacles: a micromanaging board that doesn’t understand its true role; insufficient fundraising and donors who make unreasonable demands; unclear and inconsistent messaging and marketing; a leader who’s a star in her sector but a difficult boss… And yet, many nonprofits do thrive. Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership will show you how to do just that. Funny, honest, intensely actionable, and based on her decades of experience, this is the book Joan Garry wishes she had when she led GLAAD out of a financial crisis in 1997. Joan will teach you how to: Build a powerhouse board Create an impressive and sustainable fundraising program Become seen as a ‘workplace of choice’ Be a compelling public face of your nonprofit This book will renew your passion for your mission and organization, and help you make a bigger difference in the world.

Download or read book The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution written by David La Piana and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turner Publishing proudly presents a fully-updated edition of The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution FINALIST, Ben Franklin Awards, Independent Book Publishers Association, Business Category The world changes continuously and rapidly. It’s foolhardy to believe that strategies should not do so as well. Nonprofit leaders already know this, but traditional strategic planning has locked them into a process that’s divorced from today’s reality. That’s why plans sit on the shelf and why smart executives are always seeking workarounds in between planning periods. The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution offers a nimble and powerful alternative. In this groundbreaking book, strategy expert David La Piana introduces “Real-Time Strategic Planning,” a fluid, organic process that engages staff and board in a program of systematic readiness and continuous responsiveness. With it, your nonprofit will be able to identify, understand, and act on challenges and opportunities as they arise. At the heart of this practical book is the Real-Time Strategic Planning Cycle. Based on four years of research and testing with a variety of nonprofits, this proven process guides you through the steps to sound strategy. You’ll find tools for clarifying your competitive advantage; generating a strategy screen—criteria for evaluating strategies to be able to respond quickly; handling big questions; developing and testing strategies; and implementing and adapting strategies. This useful guide also includes exhibits and case examples showing how concepts play out in real-life; a total of 27 tools—10 of which are essential for forming strategies; Theory to Action sidebars telling you which tool to use for a given task; and a link to downloadable content with all the tools and interactive worksheets you’ll need, as well as a Facilitator’s Guide to Real-Time Strategic Planning that gives you everything you need: the day’s agenda, instructions for preparing flip charts, prework to be done, handouts, and worksheets. Use The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution and get the clarity and direction you need for maximum mission success.

Download or read book Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations written by Michael Allison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling guide to nonprofit planning, with proven,practical advice Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations describesa proven method for creating an effective, organized, actionablestrategy, tailored to the unique needs of the nonprofitorganization. Now in its third edition, this bestselling manualcontains new information about the value of plans, specificguidance toward business planning, and additional information aboutthe strategic plan document itself. Real-world case studiesillustrate different planning and implementation scenarios andtechniques, and the companion website offers templates, tools, andworksheets that streamline the process. The book provides expertinsight, describing common misperceptions and pitfalls to avoid,helping readers craft a strategic plan that adheres to the corevalues of the organization. A well-honed strategic plan helps nonprofit managers setpriorities, and acquire and allocate the resources necessary toachieve their goals. It also provides a framework for handlingchallenges, and keeps the focus on the organization's priorities.Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations is anexcellent source of guidance for managers at nonprofits of everysize and budget, helping readers to: Identify the reasons for planning, and gather information frominternal and external stakeholders Assess the current situation accurately, and agree onpriorities, mission, values, and vision Prioritize goals and objectives for the plan, and develop adetailed 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 theneed for a no-nonsense approach to planning with practical guidanceand a customizable framework. Strategic Planning for NonprofitOrganizations takes the fear out of planning, with expertguidance on the nonprofit's most vital management activity.

Download or read book Implementing and Sustaining Your Strategic Plan written by John M. Bryson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on John Bryson's acclaimed comprehensive approach to strategic planning, the Implementing and Sustaining Your Strategic Plan workbook provides a step-by-step process, tools, techniques, and worksheets to help successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot an organization's strategy over the long haul. This new and immensely practical workbook helps organizations work through the typical challenges of leading implementation for sustained change. It spotlights the importance of effective leadership for long-term successful strategic plan implementation. The authors include a wealth of tools designed to help with goal and objective setting, budgeting, stakeholder analysis, prior- ity reconciliation, strategies in practice, special leadership roles, cultural changes, and more. The workbook's conceptual framework, step-by-step process, and worksheets can be applied in a variety of ways. It can be used as a whole, or selected parts can be used by board members, boards of directors, senior management teams, implementation teams, and task forces on a regular basis throughout the process of sustained implementation. The workbook's individual worksheets, or combinations of worksheets, can be used as needed to address a variety of implementation-related tasks.

Download or read book Strategic Planning Workbook for Nonprofit Organizations written by Bryan W. Barry and published by Fieldstone Alliance. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "supporting material."--CD-ROM label.

Download or read book Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations written by Sharon M. Oster and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1995-05-11 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. earn more than $100 billion annually, and number over a million different organizations. They face increasing competition for donor's dollars and many of the issues they confront are similar to those confronted by for-profit organizations. Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations applies powerful concepts of strategic management developed originally in the for-profit sector to the management of nonprofits. It describes the preparation of a strategic plan consistent with the resources available; it analyzes the operational tasks in executing the plan; and describes the ways in which nonprofits need to change in order to remain competitive. The book draws clear distinctions between the different challenges encountered by nonprofits operating in different industries.

Download or read book Driving Strategic Planning written by Susan A. Waechter and published by Boardsource. This book was released on 2009 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Successful Strategic Planning written by Patrick J. Burkhart and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1993-03-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic planning is often considered a complex and difficult task and is frequently avoided because of perceived lack of time, resources or expertise. This step-by-step guide aims to demystify the process of strategic planning for nonprofit agencies and organizations by using case examples to illustrate major concepts.

Download or read book Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life written by Kathleen A. Paris Ph. D. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most strategic plans are never implemented. Yet we must be strategic about how we spend our time and financial resources given the pressure to deliver more services with fewer resources. Pick up a highlighter, get comfortable, and select the actions that will make your plan a reality. Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life: A Guide for Nonprofits and Public Agencies is full of practical tips, forms, and best practices that will move your organization beyond the paper plan and into implementation. Paris divides the action into five stages: creating, evaluating, communicating, implementing, and budgeting. Ways to align the plan throughout the organization are described in detail, and a self-evaluation of your organization’s planning process is included.

Download or read book Strategic Planning and Decision Making for Public and Non Profit Organizations written by Nicolas A. Valcik and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides administrators in public and non-profit organizations with direction and a framework from which to lead their organizations effectively. Taking a global approach to the issues administrators need to examine when managing a group of employees at any level (including budgeting and expenditures, forecasting, policy creation and execution, communication and reporting), this book explores the driving forces in organizational decision making. Author Nick Valcik takes a holistic view on organizational management, beginning with the core aspects of public organizations and the leadership competencies necessary to manage an organization successfully. Designed to be used on undergraduate and graduate courses in public administration and in public affairs programs, the book discusses the basics of organizational structure, delves into risk management issues, and offers a set of tools that can be used by administrators to make informed decisions based on actual data or documented processes. Throughout the book, real world case studies provide students and practitioners with a clear understanding of how exactly the right decision tool may be applied when facing a particular decision in any organization.

Download or read book How to Manage an Effective Nonprofit Organization written by Michael A. Sand and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From writing and managing grants to fundraising, board development, and strategic planning.

Download or read book Nonprofit Strategic Planning written by Lynne T. Dean and published by Charitychannel LLC. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonprofit Strategic Planning is the book you need if you serve on the board or hold a management position in a nonprofit. Okay, we know-you'd love to do strategic planning but who has the time? You're running a nonprofit, working lean and mean. You're overworked and understaffed. You're busy serving your mission. Your clients come first. Your board doesn't want to get bogged down in meeting after meeting to plan for the future. We need to deal with today! What, you say you wouldn't love to do strategic planning? You've been there, done that, and have the battle scars to prove it. You have a dandy plan that is somewhere in your office-let's see now, where was that plan again? Oh darn, those pesky funders are asking to see our plan. Well, I guess if we have to do it, let's get it over as quickly and painlessly as possible. Oh wait, those clients that come first-have I really thought about their future? And those board members that don't want to take time to plan-do they really understand our mission and vision? And those staff people who are so overworked-could we make their job easier and their work time more productive? Hmm, maybe this planning idea isn't so bad after all. But-how can I do it while balancing all my other work? We've been there and done this ourselves. This is why we, the authors, wrote the book-to let you know you can do it, too. You can develop a plan that works. You can get people in your organization not only willing, but enthused, about writing the plan, and you can implement the plan to bring abut change in your organization. In this book the authors cover: Chapter One: Why Strategic Planning? Chapter Two: Planning to Plan Chapter Three: Who Will Participate? Chapter Four: Close Encounters with Assessments, Scans, and Audits Chapter Five: The Planning Retreat Chapter Six: Values, Mission, and Vision Chapter Seven: Goals and Objectives Chapter Eight: Strategies and Tactics (Action Steps) Chapter Nine: Timelines, Budgets, and Areas of Responsibility Chapter Ten: Financing the Plan Chapter Eleven: The Product Chapter Twelve: Ensuring Board Buy-In Chapter Thirteen: Implementing the Plan Chapter Fourteen: Monitoring and Evaluating the Plan Chapter Fifteen: Planning for the Next Plan Appendix A: Sample Plan Appendix B: Planning Tools Appendix C: Sample Benchmarking Appendix D: Templates About the In the Trenches Series You'll know an In the Trenches book not just by its cover but also by the author's fun, upbeat writing style. But don't be fooled by its down-to-earth approach and ample use of sidebars. In the Trenches books, published by CharityChannel Press, are authoritative and cover what a beginner should know to get started and progress rapidly as well as what a more experienced nonprofit-sector practitioner needs to know to move forward in the subject.

Download or read book Wired for Good written by Joni Podolsky and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-08-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wired for Good is a nuts-and-bolts guide to strategic technology planning for nonprofit organizations—no matter how large or small. This book leads nonprofits through a planning process that will help them align their technology use with their mission and strategic goals, determine what the appropriate technology tools are to meet those goals, and how the technology will be implemented and supported over time. This essential guide also shows how to win support for a strategic technology plan within an organization, evaluate a plan's effectiveness, and help staff and other stakeholders adapt to the changes new technology will bring about. Wired for Good shows nonprofit professionals how to Get their organization ready for the strategic technology planning process Dispel the myths surrounding technology planning Understand the benefits of strategic technology planning Overcome organizational resistance to strategic technology planning Define the roles and responsibilities of staff and other key stakeholders in creating a successful plan Make the best use of volunteers and consultants Find the funds to support technology implementation