During the Plan stage, you will clarify what specific focus areas and strategies your organization will use to achieve your mission. Guided by your mission, vision, and values along with the information gathered during the Listen stage, this part of the process is for setting strategic priorities and developing specific objectives. By the end of this stage, you will complete the strategic framework and action plan that together represent your nonprofit’s strategic plan.
The Plan stage helps you chart a course to turn your vision into reality. You will determine the strategic priorities and actions that best support your mission, vision, and values. By analyzing your nonprofit’s resources and capacity, you will work to ensure the strategic plan is right-sized and achievable. This part of the strategic planning process can also help inspire others to take actions that support your organization’s success.