Guiding Principles & Best Practices- Mission & Planning (Columbia)

Date: 10/13/2009
Time: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Municipal Association of South Carolina

Fees:
Member: $75
Non-Member: $125

Guiding Principles & Best Practices
Mission & Planning

A nonprofit operates for a clearly defined mission that flows from its vision of the community it seeks to build and the role it will play in achieving that vision. A set of values guides both that vision and how the organization believes it will go about achieving its mission, vision, values and mission drive, fundamental decisions and planning.

What You Will Learn:

· Understand the importance of being ready to plan.
· Be aware of stakeholders that need to be involved and techniques to solicit stakeholder input regarding the strategic direction of the organization.
· Be able to define and increase their understanding of vision, values, and mission statements.
· Be able to establish strategic goals.
· Better understand how to monitor, modify, and update the strategic plan.
· Be able to differentiate between board and staff planning roles.
· Develop an action plan to make one positive change in the organization’s mission and planning efforts.

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