Strategic Planning

A strategic plan defines your mission, vision and values; sets goals and objectives; describes strategies; includes milestones and measurements. It also includes an action plan, largely for internal groups, that outlines tasks, responsibilities and deadlines and an executive summary for external audiences.  

EMD helps nonprofits with strategic planning based on thorough research (SWOT done with inclusivity, objectivity, external and internal input); a motivational process; setting realistic goals and objectives; setting measurements and including a follow-up management process that integrates planning into daily operations.

Good strategic plans are essential management tools --  processes so integrated into the organization that staff and volunteers welcome feedback provided by measurements, internal and external change is handled readily, mission and vision are clear and steadfast.