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Strategic plans are intended to be living documents that:  \n􀂾 Clearly define the organization’s mission , vision and priorities.  \n􀂾 Provide a roadmap (or strategy) to achieve these.  \n􀂾 Identify the resources , individuals and timeline/s needed to carry out the plan.  \nWe believe that strategic plans are critical organizational governance documents that guide staff, volunteers and the board of directors in their work. Strategic plans come in all shapes and sizes and should fit the organization based on its size and where it is in its development. There is no one template that must be followed for a strategic plan. There are a handful of components that should be part of any strategic plan and the purpose of this document is to outline those components. Exact terminology used is not critical; some people refer to objectives as strategies, or strategies as priorities, etc. Also, this is not intended to be a step by step guide to engaging in a strategic planning process—there are many great resources available on this topic and we have listed just a few at the end of this document. As always, staff is available to answer your questions as relates to strategic plans and your application to the NH Charitable Foundation.  \nComponents of Strategic Plan  \n1. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS:  \nWhile it does not have to be submitted with your strategic plan for an application to the NH Charitable Foundation , many strategic plans begin with a strategic analysis of the external and internal environments in which the organization is operating:  \nExternal: Environmental Scan/Strengths, challenges, opportunities, threats  \nThis process can be very extensive (community needs assessment with interviews, focus groups, and fax or e-mail surveys) or may be limited to a small number of informal discussions with clients , partners and stakeholders. Some sort of environmental analysis is helpful , but it is important to rightsize such efforts. Components can include:  \n􀂃 Forces and trends in the broader community, political, economic, and social environment.  \n􀂃 Needs and status of current and potential clients and beneficiaries of the organizations'services and advocacy.  \n􀂃 Opportunities and challenges related to resources and funders.  \n􀂃 Actual and potential collaborators and competitors, including organizations which may serve the same target population or may seek funds from the same funding sources.  \nInternal: Organizational Analysis-Core Capacity Assessment Tool  \nMany organization use an organizational assessment tool that can be used to provide information to inform strategy development. These are typically questionnaires that ask staff and board members to consider various aspects of the organization and its development. Some organizational assessment tools are provided and analyzed by a third party for a fee; others are free.  \n􀂃 NH Center for Nonprofits-NonprofitNext (must be member of the Center for access): [www.nhnonprofits.org](www.nhnonprofits.org)  \n􀂃 National Council for Nonprofits-[https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools](https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools)resources/organizational-self-assessments  \n􀂃 TCC Group – Core Capacity Assessment Tool-[https://www.tccccat.com/hc/en-us](https://www.tccccat.com/hc/en-us)  \n2. VISION (external):  \nExpresses a view of the future, what the world or the community would look like if everyone shared the organization’s values. The impact of the work.  \nExample: We envision a world where no child is hungry.  \n3.  MISSION:  \nThe contribution the organization will makes to achieve this vision. The mission statement should be brief , just a few sentences and can include:  \n􀂃 Name , type of organization  \n􀂃 What the organization does  \n􀂃 For whom  \n􀂃 Where  \n􀂃 Can also include why, but shouldn't get too carried away on this. Keep it short!  \nExample: NH Legal Assistance's mission is to fulfill Am","cbCaivaUjVdCbi4q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivaUjVdCbi4q","pdf",166916,"English","# Components of Strategic Plan\n## Strategic Analysis\n## Vision (external)\n## Mission\n## Values\n## Organizational Vision (internal focus)","[{\"question\":\"What are strategic plans intended to be, and who do they guide?\",\"answer\":\"Strategic plans are intended to be living documents that clearly define the organization’s mission, vision, priorities, and roadmap. 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