Stop dreading strategic planning and earn a certification. Learn how to manage the logistics of strategic planning.

Most nonprofit boards and staff dread the strategic planning process. To eliminate this negative perception and use your strategic plan to power lasting success, you can make practical changes.

An effective strategic plan lays the groundwork for success in programming, development, and all areas of your nonprofit.

The Nonprofit Strategic Planning Certification will enable you to:

• Develop a clear and clever plan to drive your organization forward
• Make strategic planning engaging for your entire team
• Earn a meaningful and prestigious certification

Three engaging webinars will provide immediately applicable insights.

Nonprofit Strategic Planning Certification

Session 1: Planning To Plan

• When do you need a strategic plan?
• The process and the product
• Who should be involved in the planning process?
• Gathering data
• Reviewing past plans
• Surveying stakeholders
• The SWOT analysis

Session 2: The Planning Retreat(s)

• How many retreats do you need?
• Who should attend?
• The facilitator
• The location
• The agenda
• Mission, vision, values
• Goals and objectives
• Strategies
• Action steps

Session 3: Pulling The Plan Together

• The written document
• Goals and objectives
• Strategies
• Action steps
• Implementing the plan
• Evaluating the plan
• Updating the plan

• Executive directors
• Board members
• Financial officers
• Senior staff
• Program directors
• Strategic planning leaders