The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning: A Practical Approach to Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations

ISBN-13: 9780787908256 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 144 str.

Fisher Howe; Alan Shrader

Opis

Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, and ability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effective strategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strenghten governance and manage effectively, which leads to results.
--Lawrence W. Reger, president, National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property

Howe's practical, no-nonsense approach demystifies the often intimidating planning process, showing why it is essential and providing detailed instructions for successful execution. Presenting illustrative examples and straightforward action steps, Howe guides board members through each critical step, from preparing and conducting the planning to production of strategic and operational plans. A quick, compact guide for busy nonprofit board members by a veteran board member and sought-after consultant to non-profits.

Recenzje

"Finally a strategic planning book that doesn′t use consultant jargon espousing the latest flavor of the month. Straight talk with real life examples gives nonprofit boards and staff a case and road map for strategic planning." ––Charles E. Snyder, president, National Cooperative Bank

"The Board Member′s Guide to Strategic Planning is the result of Fisher Howe′s robust commitment to the trustees and executives who serve nonprofit organizations. Superbly organized with nine actual case studies, uncomplicated in format and language, the book is one of the year′s most important calls to action." ––Peter B. Relic, president, National Association of IndepAndent Schools

"A must read for board members looking to strengthen their nonprofit organizations. Fisher Howe′s enthusiasm, insight, and ability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effective strategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strengthen governance and manage effectively, which leads to results. The Board Member′s Guide to Strategic Planning is a welcome addition to the literature currently available." ––Lawrence W. Reger, president, National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property

"How often do you get a book on management that holds your interest? Fisher Howe makes it a ′good read′, and you learn. Don′t pass it up." ––Robert W. Munson, president Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Spis treści

Foreword.

THE BOARD′S PERSPECTIVE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING.

Benefits of Strategic Planning.

The Board′s Responsibility for Strategic Planning.

Examples of Strategic Planning from the Board Perspective.

The Language of Planning.

PREPARING FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING.

Plans for Planning.

Effective Planning Meetings and Retreats.

Using Consultants and Facilitators.

Examples of Boards Preparing for Strategic Planning.

Action Steps: Preparing for Strategic Planning.

CONDUCTING STRATEGIC PLANNING.

Clarifying the Mission: Purpose and Values.

Exploring Internal and External Environments.

Identifying the Critical Issues.

Articulating a Vision.

Examples of Strategic Planning Outcomes.

Action Steps: Conducting Strategic Planning.

FROM PLANNING TO ACTION.

Putting Together the Strategic Plan.

Creating Operational Plans.

Action Steps: Strategic and Operational Plans.

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PLANNING.

Principles of Successful Planning.

Final Tips.

Resources.

A. Often–Heard Objections to Strategic Planning –– and Replies to Them

B. A Sample Consulting Plan.

O autorze

FISHER HOWE is the author of The Board Member′s Guide to Fund Raising (1991) and Welcome to the Board (1995). The former executive of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, he lives in Washington, DC.

Blurb

A quick, compact guide for busy nonprofit board members by a veteran board member and sought–after consultant to nonprofits.Strategic planning lays the foundation for strong governance, sound management, effective fund raising, and the solid evaluation of mission fulfillment. Fisher Howe′s practical, no–nonsense approach demystifies the often intimidating planning process, showing why it is essential and providing detailed instructions for successful execution. Presenting illustrative examples and straightforward action steps, Howe guides board members through each critical step, from preparing and conducting the planning to production of strategic and operational plans.