Learn more about strategic planning components through the following resources and articles:
- Mission, Vision, Values, and Purpose by BoardSource
- Identity Statement by La Piana Consulting
- Does Your Strategic Plan Distinguish Goals from Objectives? by Michael Wilkinson, Leadership Strategies
- SMARTIE Goals: How to Drive Equity, Inclusion, Results by The Management Center
For deeper exploration of strategic planning, check out the following books and articles:
- The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution: Real-Time Strategic Planning in a Rapid-Response World by David LaPiana with Melissa Mendes Campos
- Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide for Dynamic Times by Michael Allison and Jude Kaye
- Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne marie brown
- Evolving Strategy in Complexity: For Organizations Who Are Overwhelmed, Over-Processing, and Still Need a Coordinated Plan to Win by Natalie Bamdad, Change Elemental
- How Nonprofits and NGOs Can Get Real Value from Strategic Planning by Lindsey Waldron, Preeta Nayak, Teni Lanre-Amos, and Bradley Seeman, The Bridgespan Group
- Managing Uncertainty: A Guide to Scenario Planning by The Management Center
Help for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Association of Washington
Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) convenes a powerful network of nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate, and collaborate, so that nonprofits can achieve their missions. NAWA has learning opportunities and resources to help strengthen your nonprofit management practices and build connections with others around the state.
https://nonprofitwa.org
Phone: 855-299-2922
501 Commons
501 Commons provides expertise to nonprofits through 30+ services, including a full range of management consulting; technology consulting, outsourced HR, accounting, IT infrastructure, and database management; professional development and board training; and free information and referral services.
https://www.501commons.org/
Phone: 206-682-6704
Communities Rise
Communities Rise offers legal services, trainings, peer learning, and coaching. They work with organizations, small businesses, and communities located in Washington state that have been impacted by systemic oppression to increase capacity and build power as well as community leaders in the broader nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors to create systemic change.
https://communities-rise.org/
Phone: 206-324-5850
National Council of Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits is the largest network of nonprofits in North America. The National Council of Nonprofits provides nonprofits with the tools, research, and resources needed to operate more effectively, efficiently, and ethically.
www.councilofnonprofits.org
Phone: 202-962-0322
Washington State Office of the Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division
The Washington State Office of the Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division has information available on nonprofit corporations and charities in Washington, training resources, frequently asked questions, and a live chat option to support your organization.
www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities
Corporations Email: [email protected]
Charities Email: [email protected]
Phone: 360-725-0377