A strategic plan is the basis for making choices and propelling your organization to meet its mission. Our experienced strategic planning consultants can assist your organization in the development of a strategic plan that makes your organization’s vision and long range goals achievable.
Key Questions in Strategic Planning
- Where are we now?
- Where do we want to be?
- How do we close the gap?
- What do we do next?
- How do we measure progress and stay on plan?
Sample Process
Each project is approached in the way that will work best for your organization. Here is an example of how ESC-US consultants might approach the development of a strategic plan.
Benefits of Strategic Planning
- Shared understanding of strategic direction and how to get there
- Ability to plan for administrative and technology infrastructure needs
- Improved services to carry out the mission
- Financial stability through planned revenue growth and cost management
- Stronger case to funders about how their investment will benefit the community
Potential Deliverables
- Environmental scan and analysis
- Strategic plan that defines the mission and vision, major areas of activity, partnerships, and goals and strategies for short and long term
- Detailed tactical plan to achieve short and long term goals
- Multi-year budget with revenue and development goals and strategies