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Board Strategy Day DeckDepartment Strategic PlanStrategic PlanNonprofit Strategic Plan
FormatPresentationDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length11 slides7 pages8 pages9 pages
StyleCorporateCorporateCorporateEditorial

Writing a strategic plan that gets read

A strategic plan sets the direction of an organization over several years, and the priorities that will get it there.

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Cover mission and vision, current position, long-term goals, priorities, initiatives with owners, and how progress is measured.

Keep to a few priorities. A plan with many of them has not made any choices.

Compare Board Strategy Day Deck, Department Strategic Plan, and Strategic Plan, all 7 to 14 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a strategic plan?

A strategic plan sets the direction of an organization over several years, and the priorities that will get it there.

What should a strategic plan include?

Include mission and vision, current position, long-term goals, priorities, initiatives with owners, and how progress is measured. Keep to a few priorities. A plan with many of them has not made any choices.

What is the best strategic plan template to begin from?

Start with Board Strategy Day Deck: Frame options and trade-offs for a board strategy session instead of presenting a finished plan. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Department Strategic Plan.

How long is a strategic plan?

The templates here are 7 to 14 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a strategic plan?

Yes. These strategic plan templates work in Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these strategic plan templates written for?

Mostly charities and non-profits. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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