After completing the strategic plan template, use it to establish an action plan to achieve the desired goals and objectives; this is a working document for staff, committees, and board...

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It is not a document to create at a retreat only to be shelved to collect dust. The plan communicates value to members. It directs committees. It guides successive boards of directors...

SWOT is an acronym for a process to analyze the environment affecting an organization. The acronym stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

Awareness of planning terminology is crucial at the outset, allowing participants to agree on common words and phrases.

Awareness of planning terminology is crucial at the outset, allowing participants to agree on common words and phrases.

A strategic plan serves as a roadmap – especially important in organizations where volunteers frequently transition in and out. A plan guides the board of directors, committees, and staff. It...

The planning process can be just as important as the resulting plan; it is an opportunity to generate input and momentum among leadership and staff.

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Cooperative principles play an integral role in the development of cooperatives, providing clear guidance on how they should operate. These principles ensure the replication of this promising model to garner social and...

Cooperatives, as distinct forms of business, rely upon members to work together towards collective goals. Trust lies at the heart of cooperation and provides the basis for communication that is...

Cooperatives, as distinct forms of business, rely upon members to work together towards collective goals. Trust lies at the heart of cooperation and provides the basis for communication that is...

The book's basic approach is to present personal stories and anecdotes, case studies, and brief essays, and then draw lessons learned and recommendations on how to strengthen the cooperative movement.

Considering the important role the board plays within a nonprofit, why would any organization be content with a substandard board — one with inadequate performance and fulfillment of its responsibilities...

"Getting to yes" is a method of "principal negotiation" which is often referred to as "Conflict Resolution."

The original purpose of including a leadership succession plan was to ensure a seamless and orderly transition to new leadership that upholds the Chamber’s organizational principles and philosophies and maintains...

Before a building begins to collect rent, the association should write and approve a rent policy. This will clarify the rules and procedures for rent collection, preventing future conflicts and...

What’s a crisis? It’s any event or circumstance that threatens the ability of your nonprofit to achieve its mission. A crisis may be short-lived, or it may stress your nonprofit...

Survivorship of Minnesota Township Mutual Fire Insurance

Sustainability ranks among the governing values of the Agency for Co-operative Housing (the Agency). We are committed to promoting sustainable practices within our organization and among our client cooperatives. We...

Sustainable Growth and Capital Constraints

The purpose of taking minutes is to protect the organization and the people who participate in the meeting.

This guide is the product of the hard work and collaboration of many professionals affiliated with the organizations composing the National Disaster Education Coalition, which represents the expertise and commitment...