Strategic planning helps nonprofits clarify their mission, set priorities, and align people and resources to maximize impact and sustainability.
And yet, research from the Bridgespan Group shows that only about half of nonprofits have a strategic plan in place, leaving many organizations without a crucial roadmap for success.
This LibGuide provides curated resources, research, and practical tools to support your organization throughout the strategic planning process.
Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN) is a project of the Nonprofit Association of Washington. Funded by the Satterberg Foundation, SPiN seeks to expand the capacity of nonprofits to achieve their missions.
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This collection of articles, tools, and templates from the Bridgespan Group is designed to help organizations set their strategic direction. The resources provide insights on strategic planning, intended impact and theory of change, program strategy, scaling, and more, with additional links to foundational content on organizational effectiveness, leadership, and financial sustainability.
The information conveyed by the Forefront Library does not constitute legal advice or recommendations, and is for informational purposes only.