Many not for profits don't have a strategic plan or don't use it if they do. Why? Some say it's too costly, too time consuming, and too esoteric. A good strategic plan can provide the pathway to your organization's success and can help with the critical areas of branding, fundraising and obtaining grants.
After completing this workshop, you will know how to develop or revamp your plan, which will allow you to measure your success; learn how to engage a board in developing a strategic plan; be able to establish goals and timelines; and learn from the experiences of other organizations.
Topics to be covered include the following:
- What is strategic planning?
- Auditing/reviewing previous plans
- Developing sustainable competitive advantages
- Developing or revising a vision statement
- Conducting a SWOT analysis (strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats)
- Mapping out a process for strategic information gathering
- Prioritizing assessment of environmental factors
- What can be done/What should be done
- Putting it all together
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Board Members
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Executive Directors
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Development Officers
Instructor: Richard Shick, Ph.D.
Location: Canisius Center @ Amherst, 300 Corporate Parkway, Amherst NY
To register for this course on-line, click here.