Handbook Of Strategic Planning For Nonprofit Organizations

Author : Michael Allison,Jude Kaye
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118768143

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Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations by Michael Allison,Jude Kaye Pdf

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.

Author : Michael Allison,Jude Kaye
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118039861

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Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations by Michael Allison,Jude Kaye Pdf

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

Author : John M. Bryson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 847 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118050538

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Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations by John M. Bryson Pdf

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.

Author : Siri N. Espy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1986-11-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313043840

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Handbook of Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations by Siri N. Espy Pdf

This is the first practical step-by-step guide to strategic planning specifically written for managers of all types of nonprofit organizations, large and small. Born out of one such manager's own successful planning efforts, it details the key techniques involved in strategy planning, such as: identifying organizational needs, guiding goal development, targeting markets, and developing marketing plans. Discussing a broad range of nonprofit organizations, Strategic Planning fo Nonprofit Organizations provides the nonprofit manager with the basic planning and implementation tools essential to the success of his or her organization.

Author : Fisher Howe
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997-03-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015040036694

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The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning by Fisher Howe Pdf

A quick compact guide for busy nonprofit board members by a veteran board member and sought-after consultant to nonprofits. Presenting illustrative examples and straightforward action steps, the book guides board members through each step of strategic planning, including planning meetings, using consultants and facilitators, and determining visions and values.

Author : Kathleen A. Paris Ph. D.
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781462027859

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Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life by Kathleen A. Paris Ph. D. Pdf

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.

Author : Susan A. Waechter
Publisher : Boardsource
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nonprofit organizations
ISBN : NWU:35556041132820

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Driving Strategic Planning by Susan A. Waechter Pdf

Author : Gail Dexter Lord,Kate Markert
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781538101322

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The Manual of Strategic Planning for Cultural Organizations by Gail Dexter Lord,Kate Markert Pdf

The Manual of Strategic Planning for Cultural Organizations adopts a hollistic approach to the creative world of cultural institutions. By encompassing museums, art galleries, gardens, zoos, science centers, historic sites, cultural centers, festivals, and performing arts, this book responds to the reality that boundaries are being blurred among institutional types—with many gardens incorporating exhibitions, many museums part of multidisciplinary cultural centers and festivals.. As cultural leaders transform the arts in the twenty-first century, this “whole career” manual will prepare readers for every stage. Three key areas covered are: Leadership change. This chapter explains the role of strategic planning when an institution is going through the process of hiring a new director. A question we are frequently asked is “Should the strategic plan precede the search process or should it wait until the new director takes up the position?” Institutional change. Increasingly, cultural organizations are going through major change: from public-sector agencies to nonprofit corporations; from private ownership to non-profit status; from nonprofit status to a foundation, and many other variations. This book addresses the role of strategic planning during these transitions. Staff empowerment. This manual addresses the opportunities for staff at all levelsto grow by participating in strategic planning. This edition focuses on how to engage and empower staff. A Guide for Museums, Performing Arts, Science Centers, Public Gardens, Heritage Sites, Libraries, Archives, and Zoos is a game-changing book with broad reach into the cultural sector, while still serving the museum community.

Author : Patrick J. Burkhart,Suzanne Reuss
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1993-03-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0803947992

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Successful Strategic Planning by Patrick J. Burkhart,Suzanne Reuss Pdf

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.

Author : Carter McNamara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 193371932X

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Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation by Carter McNamara Pdf

The guide provides step-by-step instructions and worksheets to customize and implement a comprehensive nonprofit strategic plan ¿ that is relevant, realistic and flexible for the nonprofit organization. The guide describes the most useful traditional and holistic approaches to strategic planning. It also includes the most important tools and techniques to facilitate strategic planning in an approach that ensures strong participation and ownership among all of the planners. Emphasis is as much on implementation and follow-through of the plan as on developing the plan document. Hardcopy and online worksheets help you to collect and organize all of the results of their planning process.

Author : David La Piana
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781684421817

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The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution by David La Piana Pdf

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.

Author : R. Henry Migliore
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1560249196

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Strategic Planning for Not-for-profit Organizations by R. Henry Migliore Pdf

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.

Author : B. Keith Simerson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313384813

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Strategic Planning by B. Keith Simerson Pdf

In this book, an expert in business strategy shows how to create and evaluate a strategic plan and execute that plan successfully. When it comes to strategic planning, B. Keith Simerson knows from experience what works and what doesn't. Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide to Strategy Formulation and Execution weaves that knowledge into a roadmap for anyone charged with creating a strategic plan, evaluating a strategic planning process, or executing resulting strategies in an effective and efficient way. Not a one-size-fits-all solution, the book offers a menu of information and options based on a broad view of strategic planning and offers correspondingly broad applicability. The guide focuses on two major aspects of the planning process: the multitude of factors contributing to an effective strategic planning framework and the multitude of drivers and enablers of successful execution. Armed with concrete information, readers will learn to create and execute a business strategy, a personal strategic action plan, or strategies for any kind of for-profit or nonprofit organization. Specific methodologies, tools, and techniques will guide readers to successful strategy formation—and execution.

Author : John M. Bryson,Farnum K. Alston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118067258

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Creating Your Strategic Plan by John M. Bryson,Farnum K. Alston Pdf

Creating and Implementing Your Strategic Plan is the companion workbook to Bryson's landmark book, Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, a step-by-step guide to putting strategic planning into effect. Using revised, easy-to-understand worksheets, the authors provide clear instructions for creating a strategic plan tailored to the needs of the individual organization. With more material on stakeholder analysis, visioning, strategic issue identification, and implementation, this new edition is the best resource for taking leaders, managers, and students through every step of the strategic planning process.

Author : Bryan W. Barry
Publisher : Fieldstone Alliance
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0940069075

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Strategic Planning Workbook for Nonprofit Organizations by Bryan W. Barry Pdf

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