Strategic planning can be a complex effort to define purpose and direction for several years, or it can simply focus on defining priority projects for the coming months. At every level, planning ensures that people's time is spent well. It also provides the foundation for key policy decisions throughout the organization.

Here are some tools that can be used to assist your organization in its planning efforts.

Cycles & Elements

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  The Planning Cycle
  The Annual Board Cycle
  Elements of the Strategic Plan
Supporting Plans
Planning Terminology
Steps in Planning Steps in Planning
Timeline for Planning Timeline for Planning
Where Do You Spend Your Time?

Strategic Planning

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  Sample Strategic Plan #1
  Sample Strategic Plan #2
  Sample Strategic Plan #3
  Sample Work Plan
  Blank Work Plan
Steps for Developing Work Plans Steps for Developing Work Plans
  Sample Annual Plan #1
Personal Direction Exercises Personal Direction Exercises
Vision Guidelines Vision Guidelines

Functional Budgeting

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Functional Budget Example Functional Budget Example
  Functional Budget Worksheet
  Sample Membership Budget