Strategic planning is focused on accomplishing the big-picture goals and needs of an organization, rather than just checking items off a task list. This 10-page guide breaks down the process, identifying steps your organization needs to take before beginning the planning process, providing key terms, and explaining participants' roles in the planning process.
Want to shake up your board meetings? Try posing catalytic questions to your board that require imaginative answers. Download this list of questions from Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards by Richard P. Chait, William P. Ryan, and Barbara Taylor, and published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Reviewing and revising a mission statement is essential for all nonprofits, but it can be a daunting task. Use these tips to kickstart the process and create a strong mission statement to guide your organization for years to come.
BoardSource approached our recent strategic planning process differently than we have in the past. Our goal was ambitious: to develop a guiding framework for ongoing decision making, planning, and prioritization in a dynamic and unpredictable environment. In this article, our board and senior leadership explain the key strengths and insights we gained from the planning process.
Calling all CEOs, executive directors, and board chairs!
The 2016 Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices survey is now open and we want to hear from you. Leading with Intent is the sector’s most authoritative and comprehensive look at the structure and workings of nonprofit boards. Learn more and take the survey.
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