The How and Why of Strategic Planning November, 2012 Julia Riseman Mentor
Agenda: Why How Working with Grinspoon on Strategic Planning Planning for your camp’s needs
Why undertake Strategic Planning?
BoardGovernance StrategicPlanning Fundraising
What direction is the camp moving in?
Purpose of Strategic Planning: Alignment
If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you. Steve Jobs
Strategic Planning Cycle Past Present Future
How of Strategic Planning
From Vision to Results 2. Strategic Goals 3. Actions Identified 4. Take Action 1. Vision
Strategic Planning Choose Strategic Planning Leadership Clarify Process: Time and Structures Get Stakeholder Input: Internal and External Identify and Prioritize Strategic Goals and Critical Success Factors Create Strategic Plan as Living Document VISION for Camp
Synthesis & Decisions Output Initial Planning Goals Advance scheduling Links to other processes Links to other events Roles Key people Key tasks Time Commitments Shared Agreements Framing Time horizon Burning issues Mission & Vision Data Collection
Grinspoon 3 options Comprehensive Strategic Planning: 9-12 months Strategic Positioning: 5 to 6 months Condensed Organizational Planning: 2 to 4 months
What’s in a Strategic Plan
Typical Mission Statement Current Assessment Strategic Goals (Critical Success Factors) SMART Action Items Time-line Budget Other attachments
Camp Ramah in the Berkshire’s 7 Strategic Goals Mission 1. Jewish Education 2. Year- Round Program 3. Camp Program 4. Staff Leadership 5. Facilities 6. Development 7. Board Leadership
Camp B’nai B’rith Strategic Goals Projected Budget Mission
Shalom Institute’s Strategic Goals Vision 1. Leadership2. Facilities 3. Content Development 4. Resource Development 5. Outreach
Planned Actions for Strategic Goals Strategic Goal Area Goal Statement: Current Status: Opportunity Statement: Action ItemTime$Who
Planned Actions for Strategic Goals S.M.A.R.T. Action Items: S = Specific M = Measurable A = Agreed Upon R = Realistic T = Time-bound Strategic Goal Area Goal Statement: Current Status: Opportunity Statement: Action ItemTime$Who
Your Camp’s Status: List of Camps Have or had a plan
Resources On-line Sample Strategic Plan Sample Strategic Planning Committee Job Description The 3 Options for Strategic Planning Templates for planning A large collection of Jewish Camp Mission Statements Sample ONE page Strategic plan
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