There are several specific actions you can take to make sure your plan isn’t relegated to a shelf in a matter of weeks or months. Having clear and quantifiable goals that become the basis for periodic reports on programming, fundraising, finances, and governance will help you “live into” your Strategic Plan. Charging one senior staff […]
Clinch River Valley of Southwest Virginia
“Hargrove International Inc. exceeded our expectations during an intense 6-month long strategic planning process for the Clinch River Valley of Southwest Virginia. They took to heart the needs of each individual community, organization and stakeholder while meeting and guiding individuals at very different stages in the transformation process. This resulted in an inclusive experience that […]
Greenwood Gardens
“John helped our organization establish it’s first Board Governance Committee and served as a consultant to this committee for the past four years. His support has been invaluable. The work of the Board Governance Committee has transformed our organization and moved it to the next level. Our board is more engaged than ever and we […]
How often should an organization update its Strategic Plan?
Current strategic planning methodology is designed to help organizations view themselves in new and creative ways, and position themselves for continued growth and development. The focus is on creating a process that helps an organization deal effectively with change – whether in the form of opportunity or threat – while staying true to its mission […]
Should we use an outside facilitator to assist with our planning process?
Most organizations will use a consultant to help them develop their Strategic Plan for several reasons. An experienced planner will know what tools are needed to assemble a Strategic Plan that meets your organization’s unique needs. He or she will be able to devote the time and energy necessary for the planning process. And an […]
Bellingham and Whatcom County (Washington) Cultural Heritage Tourism Plan
This destination in northwest Washington state boasts an abundance of natural assets and recreational activities. With attractive and vibrant downtowns as well as a variety of historic sites, local leaders wanted a tool to bring the communities together and build a sustainable, year-round tourism plan focusing specifically on their cultural heritage. The Lummi and Nooksack […]
Greenwood Gardens (New Jersey): Strategic Plan
The leadership for this estate (encompassing historic sites and gardens in Short Hills, New Jersey) decided to embark on developing a strategic plan to help define visitation opportunities, preservation needs, and organizational structure appropriate for the site. Hargrove International initially facilitated the strategic planning process. The resulting document and findings led to further assistance with […]
The Constitution Project (Washington DC): Strategic Plan
In 2013, The Constitution Project (TCP), a non-profit think tank in Washington DC whose goal is to build bipartisan consensus on significant constitutional and legal questions, engaged Hargrove International to facilitate its first comprehensive strategic planning process. During the course of the seven-month engagement, Hargrove conducted a detailed analysis of The Constitution Project’s finances, fundraising, […]
American Nicaraguan Foundation (Miami & Nicaragua): Strategic Plan
Hargrove International staff was engaged by the American Nicaraguan Foundation (ANF), to build on its 20-year history of serving that country’s – Central and South America’s second-poorest – most vulnerable populations. The ANF, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit chartered in the United States, was prepared to significantly expand its programs and services but was unsure how to […]