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- New Planning Resources for a New YearJanuary 7
- Yes We Can! As the New Year begins, I'd like to recommend a few excellent resources to support your strategic thinking and planning efforts. First, another great article from the Harvard Business Review. Appearing in the December 2008 issue, there is an article entitled Delivering on the Promise of Nonprofits by Jeffrey L. Bradach, Thomas J. Tierney, and Nan Stone. The authors, associated with
- Strategic Thinking and Planning: A Resource BibliographySeptember 18 2008
- Here is a newly revised resource bibliography on strategic thinking and planning: • Basic Overview of Various Strategic Planning Models by Carter McNamara, http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/models.htm. • Blueprint for Success, A Guide to Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Board Members by BoardSource (video/DVD), http://www.boardsource.org. • Business Planning Resources for
- Strategic Planning Gets BetterMay 14 2008
- These continue to be exciting and challenging times for nonprofit organizations. There is increased understanding among nonprofit leaders about the importance of strategic thinking and planning. The practice of planning itself continues to evolve – and improve. Here are some of the important developments: Accelerated Strategic Planning: Most nonprofits don’t need to be sold on the value of
- Strategic Planning and Succession PlanningFebruary 24 2008
- Merianne Liteman, in her article “The Board’s Role in Succession Planning” makes some important connections between strategic planning and effective executive transition. While her primary audience is arts organizations, her advice is helpful for any nonprofit. She writes: "A plan for transition to new leadership can’t emerge fully grown … . For leadership transitions to succeed, they must be
- Key Strategies for Your NonprofitOctober 6 2007
- While strategic plans will address critical issues and challenges that are unique to individual nonprofits, it is also true that there are some key strategies that need to be incorporated into the strategic plans of all nonprofits in some way, regardless of mission focus. Here's my starter list: Boomers. Your strategic plan needs a targeted strategy to engage baby boomers as volunteers, board