- Strategic
Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide and Workbook
by Michael Allison, Jude Kaye, Judy Kaye, Jude Ka ISBN: 0471178322
- A complete and flexible
guide to strategic planning —specifically designed for nonprofits
Strategic planning is one of the most powerful management tools
available to help your organization do a better job —if
you know how to use it. This comprehensive book/disk set shows
you how to create and implement an effective strategic plan using
a simple, seven-phase process that covers everything from defining
your mission and setting your course to initiating, monitoring,
and streamlining your plan.
- The workbook is designed
for nonprofits of all shapes, sizes, and budgets, and can be
easily adapted to fit any time frame. The package comes with
field-tested worksheets, checklists, and tables in both print
and disk formats, plus a sample case study that demonstrates
strategic planning in action from start to finish. Filled with
real-world insights, planning tips, and useful pointers, this
accessible guide is a must for every forward-thinking nonprofit
professional. Topics covered include:
- How to construct clear
mission and vision statements
How to conduct SWOT analyses and program evaluations
How to assess client needs and determine stakeholder concerns
How to set priorities and develop core strategies, goals, and
objectives
How to write and adopt a solid strategic plan
How to develop a user friendly annual work plan
How to establish planning cycles, evaluate progress, and update
strategies.
MICHAEL ALLISON is Director of Support Center for Nonprofit Management
Consulting Group, where he consults on strategic planning, boards
of directors, organizational development, and program evaluation.
JUDE KAYE is Senior Staff Consultant for Support Center for Nonprofit
Management and a nationally respected trainer and consultant
who has worked with both large and small nonprofit agencies on
planning, financial management, organizational development, and
other areas. SUPPORT CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT works with
nonprofit staff and volunteers on all matters of organizational
management. Based in San Francisco, the Center is a member of
the Support Centers of America national network.
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- The publisher, John Wiley
& Sons
This comprehensive book/disk set shows you how to create and
implement an effective strategic plan using a simple, seven-phase
process that covers everything from defining your mission and
setting your course to initiating, monitoring, and streamlining
your plan. The workbook is designed for nonprofits of all shapes,
sizes, and budgets, and can be easily adapted to fit any time
frame. The package comes with field-tested worksheets, checklists,
and tables in both print and disk formats, plus a... read more
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