This section is designed to provide information regarding creating, implementing and strengthening nonprofit organizations. Explanations of what a strategic plan involves are given. Legitimate reasons for preparing a strategic plan are made available.

http://createthefuture.com/strat.htm
This series of slides gives a broad view of what strategic planning should entail. It gives the time frames necessary for obtaining a mission, vision, goal, or objective.

http://www.genie.org/
This website answers frequently asked questions regarding strategic planning. It gives information regarding time and money, long-range planning, who is included in a strategic plan and defines specific planning concepts. A strategic planning guide and workbook is included.

http://www.globalfuture.com/biblio-planning.htm
This website provides a list of books pertaining to strategic planning. The books were published between 1979 through 1997. It includes materials on creating a business plan, forecasting, the history of strategic planning, and challenges and opportunities.

http://www.kdv.com/indirect.html
This website concerns allocating indirect costs. A strategic plan requires a rudimentary understanding of various rules and restrictions. This assists in becoming familiarized with reporting activities between programs and supporting activities.

http://www.mapnp.org/library/plan_dec/str_plan/str_plan.htm
This website provides information on gaining an understanding of strategic planning. It provides numerous approaches to understanding strategic planning. Benefits of strategic planning are provided. The best time to conduct a strategic plan is discussed. Several overviews of strategic planning are presented (basics, key terms, special topics, samples, various models, skills to have, etc.)

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~stephenpoe/
This website is provided by a consultant, Stephen Poe. It provides information regarding the future of strategic planning. Components of the plan are outlined such as program development, grants management, and technical assistance.

http://www.iknow.org/StrategicPlan.html
Articles are presented that outline strategic planning techniques. Successful organizational growth is described as well as tips for improving existing nonprofit organizations.

http://www.mdnonprofit.org/stratplan.htm
This site gives a sample strategic plan for the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. The plan covers the years 1998 – 2003. It displays collaboration with nonprofit organizations and the state. Issues regarding the future of nonprofit organizations are available. Plans are presented for resources and support for boards and staff.

http://nonprofit.about.com/careers/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa030998.htm
This site poses questions for nonprofit organizations. It gives a broad view of whether or not your organization needs strategic planning.

http://www.nonprofit-info.org/npofaq/keywords/1o.html
This site defines strategic planning, explains the steps involved in the process, and gives possible resources to achieve planning goals. Social entrepreneurship is discussed. Telemarketing is critiqued.

http://www.pamij.com/99_4_2_Klay.html
This is an example of strategic planning for a public administration school. It consists of a research paper by W. Earle Klay of Florida State University, Askew School of Public Administration. The paper presents modifications to the standard model of strategic planning.

http://www.smartbiz.com/sbs/arts/bjh5.htm
This site gives points in deciding which organizations should invest in strategic planning. It also gives insight into the pitfalls of strategic planning.

http://www.tmcenter.org/library/mso/d-il.html
Management support organizations in Florida are displayed on this site to benefit nonprofit organizations.

http://www.usis.bg/worldpac/eng/slinks/s001012.htm
Strategic planning resources are given. These various books, workbooks, and guides provide a diversity of information for nonprofit as well as public strategic planners.

http://www.wmich.edu/nonprofit/Guide/guide7.htm
This is a practical guide for the strategic management process. This planning tool will benefit the smaller nonprofit organization.

Guide by Ruby Ferguson