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OverviewDrive meaningful change, align your mission and vision, and achieve your nonprofit's goals with this in-depth, six-stage strategic planning guide for nonprofits. In Pursuing Impact, scholar and former nonprofit executive director Alicia Schatteman shares her unique experience and expertise to help organizations navigate the complexities of strategic planning effectively. Going beyond the typical step-by-step manuals, Schatteman addresses the nuances that nonprofit leaders face during the planning and implementation stages and emphasizes the cyclical nature of planning while acknowledging the need for flexibility and adaptability. Tailored to small and medium-sized nonprofits, this guide recognizes the challenges they may encounter with limited capacity and resources. Schatteman's comprehensive six-stage strategic planning cycle offers practical insights and strategies to guide nonprofit leaders from readiness to implementation. Drawing on her academic background and real-world experience, Schatteman presents a blend of research and practical application to take you through the process of identifying stakeholders, gathering data, involving the board, putting a plan together, and allocating resources. Through relatable stories and lessons learned from various nonprofits, she demystifies the process and empowers you to create strategic plans with impact. Pursuing Impact will help you transform your organization's future by providing the tools, insights, and resources you need to drive meaningful change, align your mission and vision, and achieve your goals. Strategic planning is not just a destination—it's an ongoing journey to success. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alicia M. SchattemanPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781421448824ISBN 10: 1421448823 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 09 July 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Background Chapter 2. Readiness Chapter 3. Stakeholder Engagement Chapter 4. Data Collection Chapter 5. Values, Vision, and Mission Chapter 6. Performance Measurement Chapter 7. Plan Implementation Appendix A. Strategic Planning Readiness Assessment Appendix B. Sample Request for Proposal IndexReviewsAuthor InformationAlicia Schatteman (SUGAR GROVE, IL) is an associate professor of nonprofit management and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Northern Illinois University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |