Description
Book SynopsisA compact guide to strategic planning for busy nonprofit board members. It shows why boards need to be involved in strategic planning, offers advice on how to prepare for planning, and provides step-by-step instructions for doing it.
Trade Review"Finally a strategic planning book that doesn't use consultantjargon espousing the latest flavor of the month. Straight talk withreal life examples gives nonprofit boards and staff a case and roadmap for strategic planning." --Charles E. Snyder, president,National Cooperative Bank
"The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is the result ofFisher Howe's robust commitment to the trustees and executives whoserve nonprofit organizations. Superbly organized with nine actualcase studies, uncomplicated in format and language, the book is oneof the year's most important calls to action." --Peter B. Relic,president, National Association of IndepAndent Schools
"A must read for board members looking to strengthen theirnonprofit organizations. Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, andability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effectivestrategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strengthengovernance and manage effectively, which leads to results. TheBoard Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is a welcome addition tothe literature currently available." --Lawrence W. Reger,president, National Institute for the Conservation of CulturalProperty
"How often do you get a book on management that holds yourinterest? Fisher Howe makes it a 'good read', and you learn. Don'tpass it up." --Robert W. Munson, president Rocky Mountain ElkFoundation
Table of ContentsForeword.
THE BOARD'S PERSPECTIVE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING.
Benefits of Strategic Planning.
The Board's Responsibility for Strategic Planning.
Examples of Strategic Planning from the Board Perspective.
The Language of Planning.
PREPARING FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING.
Plans for Planning.
Effective Planning Meetings and Retreats.
Using Consultants and Facilitators.
Examples of Boards Preparing for Strategic Planning.
Action Steps: Preparing for Strategic Planning.
CONDUCTING STRATEGIC PLANNING.
Clarifying the Mission: Purpose and Values.
Exploring Internal and External Environments.
Identifying the Critical Issues.
Articulating a Vision.
Examples of Strategic Planning Outcomes.
Action Steps: Conducting Strategic Planning.
FROM PLANNING TO ACTION.
Putting Together the Strategic Plan.
Creating Operational Plans.
Action Steps: Strategic and Operational Plans.
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PLANNING.
Principles of Successful Planning.
Final Tips.
Resources.
A. Often-Heard Objections to Strategic Planning -- and Replies toThem
B. A Sample Consulting Plan.
