Strategic Planning

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Discussion Leaders: Alice Forbes, Operations Director, TACS and Cliff Jones, Senior Associate, TACS
Date: April 14, 2009
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm		 Sponsored by:
Bank of the Cascades

Cost: $25.00
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Event Description

In a changing environment, strategic planning can provide meaningful guidance that helps focus and revitalize your organization's energy, and resolve critical choices. What makes for a successful strategic planning process?

We'll explore:

  • The strategic planning continuum
  • How strategic planning can benefit your organization
  • How to use the planning results
  • How long it takes and how much it costs

Join Cliff Jones, TACS Senior Associate, and Alice Forbes, TACS Operations Director, to find out how you can help prepare your organization for an effective planning process that balances the willingness and capacity of your Board with the needs of your organization. We'll take a look at the Board's responsibility in the strategic planning process, the distinctions between staff and Board roles, and how to develop clear expectations for what you and your fellow board members need from the planning process. Gain an understanding of the different parts of a strategic plan - from mission and vision, to strategic goals and operational plans - and how they work with your organization's unique position.

5:00 - 5:30 pm doors open, pizza, networking
5:30 - 7:00 pm presentation

Network Description

Help your board really make a difference for your nonprofit! TACS’ new Nonprofit Board Network (NBN) offers board members a monthly networking opportunity to build skills, strengthen leadership and increase board effectiveness.

Join other board leaders to learn from each other and top experts in governance, board structure, strategic planning, and fundraising. NBN meets over pizza and beer in the heart of the Pearl District. Relax, share experiences, and learn!

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209
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