Is your not-for-profit the same organization it was three years ago? Are your stakeholders the same now as then? What about your community and its support?
You likely answered "no" to each of these questions. Change is a key reason why your nonprofit needs to revisit and revise its strategic plan regularly. And you can make your strategic planning process as dynamic as change itself. But it takes focus and commitment.
Ignite the Process
Here are five tips to help you ignite the strategic planning process:
As a follow-up to the sessions, the strategic planning team should form an action plan with a timeline and assigned responsibilities. The action plan will be the implementation boilerplate after the strategic plan is approved by your board of directors.
Keep it Vital
The uniqueness of your organization will dictate the shape, complexity and, of course, the content of your strategic plan. The challenge after strategic planning is to implement your plan in a timely manner and to review it along the way for major changes.