Strategic Planning Process for Nonprofits

Strategic planning is essential for nonprofits seeking to maximize impact, ensure sustainability, and respond effectively to an ever-changing social, economic, and funding landscape. Strategic Planning Process for Nonprofits is a practical, step-by-step course designed to guide nonprofit leaders through the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective strategic plan.
This course provides a comprehensive framework tailored specifically to the nonprofit sector, recognizing the unique challenges nonprofits face, such as mission-driven decision-making, stakeholder complexity, governance dynamics, and resource constraints. Participants will learn how to assess organizational readiness, clarify mission, vision, and values, and conduct meaningful environmental scans to inform strategic choices. Emphasis is placed on inclusive stakeholder engagement, ensuring that board members, staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries all contribute to the planning process.
Through proven tools such as SWOT analysis, Theory of Change, logic models, and performance metrics, learners will translate high-level vision into actionable goals and implementation plans. The course also addresses governance and board oversight, helping leaders balance strategic guidance with operational execution. By the end of the course, participants will develop a customized 90-day implementation roadmap, equipping them to move from planning to action with confidence.
Designed to be practical and adaptable, this course empowers nonprofit organizations of all sizes to create strategic plans that are realistic, responsive, and aligned with their mission and long-term goals.