Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations
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It can feel overwhelming to begin the strategic planning process. But strategic planning is one of the most powerful tools your organization can utilize.
This hands-on professional development course equips participants with the tools and knowledge to create, refine, and implement a strategic plan that aligns with organizational goals. Through practical lessons and real-world examples, participants will gain clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies to lead their organization to a sustainable future.
About Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the importance of a strategic plan
- Distinguish between strategic plans and other planning documents (e.g., business plans, staffing plans).
- Understand how a strategic plan improves marketing, communications, fundraising, general operations, and workplace culture.
- Define and articulate mission, vision, and values.
- Assess organizational readiness using an infrastructure checklist.
- Engage stakeholders—especially donors and program participants—in the planning process.
- Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify internal and external factors that impact strategic priorities.
- Set clear goals, objectives, and outcomes using the SMART framework.
- Select and track performance metrics (KPIs).
- Develop timelines, assign responsibilities, and create accountability systems.
- Explore alternative templates to find a planning format that fits your organizational needs.
- Create a strategic plan
- Integrate the strategic plan into everyday operations for long-term success.
- Strategic thinking & organizational alignment
- Stakeholder engagement & facilitation
- SWOT analysis & problem-solving
- Goal setting & outcome measurement
- Project management & task delegation
- Internal communication & implementation planning
This course is ideal for nonprofit leaders, program managers, development professionals, and anyone involved in organizational planning.
Elizabeth Haffey
E. Haffey Grant Consulting Founder & Professional Grant Writer
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