“The opportunity strategic planning presents for a board and executive director to strengthen their relationship. The board-executive director relationship is critical to a thriving nonprofit. A poor relationship can create unnecessary friction that diverts time and energy away from the mission and other institutional challenges. Conversely, the complete absence of Read more…
“Strategic planning should be a democratic process, not an autocracy. The best facilitators will confidently take you on a journey of exploration, education, discussion, and action planning.” https://bloomerang.co/blog/finding-the-best-strategic-planning-facilitator-for-your-nonprofit-9-key-things-to-look-for/
Planning can happen in isolation (although it should not). Thinking can happen in isolation (although it should not). Planning strategically entails an examination of outcomes and inputs, hopefully informed by stakeholders, and hopefully driven by stakeholder-oriented processes. Thinking strategically involves the combination of experiences, assessments, mistakes, evaluations, dialogue, and reflection Read more…