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We can't forget that a nonprofit is a business. Utilizing business planning tools and understanding your organization's business model are vital to sustainability. This page identifies resources to assist your organization in these planning activities.
9th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Report
Source: NTEN NTEN's 9th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Report compiles data from more than 700 nonprofits on technology staffing, budget, ROI, and more.
Posted on: October 14, 2015
Topics: Data & Research | Operations | Planning | Technology Nonprofit Quarterly’s Executive Transition Webinar Series
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly Nonprofit Quarterly's 4-part webinar series on executive transitions is a great resource for all nonprofits that want to ensure they remain stable and sustainable during a leadership transition.
Posted on: June 29, 2015
Topics: Board | Board Roles & Responsibilities | Executive | Executive Transition | Human Resources | Leadership | Planning | Sustainability Top Strategic Mistakes Nonprofits Make
Source: GuideStar This two-part article from GuideStar highlights 13 mistakes nonprofits commonly make. Avoiding or correcting these can help nonprofits more effectively achieve their mission and raise more funds.
Posted on: November 6, 2014
Topics: Leadership | Mission | Planning | Strategy How Much Profit Does a Nonprofit Need?
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly Nonprofits need profit. Because every nonprofit is unique, the amount depends upon individual circumstances. This article will identify the key variables and explain how any organization can calculate the minimum profit it needs to prevent slow, steady erosion of the quality of its output. The calculation is so simple it can be done without pencil and paper, but it has far-reaching implications.
Posted on: December 18, 2013
Topics: Finance | Organizational Assessment | Planning Capacity Building Readiness Checklist
Source: TCC Group TCC Group developed a handy checklist to help nonprofits get the most form their capacity building efforts.
Posted on: July 26, 2013
Topics: Executive | Planning The Plan for Business plans
A downloadable template as well as guidance on how to complete a business plan.
Download the templte from Nonprofit Expert.
Posted on: May 2, 2013
Topics: Planning SBA Business Planning
The US small business administration provides an overview of planning, writing and using a business plan.
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
Topics: Planning The Free Management Library - Business Planning
The free management library offers information on a variety of nonprofit management issues including business planning.
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
Topics: Planning Free Sample Business Plans
Getting started writing a business plan can be a daunting task. Having some samples to guide you can be helpful.
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
Topics: Planning What Is A Business Plan and Why Do I Need One For My Nonprofit?
This article identifies differences between for profit and not for profit business plans and outlines why a business plan is important.
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
Topics: Planning Strategic Planning: Some Lessons Learned about What Does and Doesn't Work
This two page article by TCC Group covers what a strategic plan is and what it is not and discusses some of the questions and issues to think about when starting a strategic planning process. This is a great short article for board members who are embarking on strategic planning.
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
Topics: Planning | Strategy The Strategic Planning Manual
The Strategic Planning Manual by Frank Martinelli offers an overview and process for strategic planning.
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
Topics: Strategy | Planning A Table for Two: Founders and Successors in the Same Shop?
Nonprofit Quarterly Is it possible to successfully access the knowledge and experience of a founder after an executive transition?
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Posted on: February 28, 2013
Topics: Planning 10 Ways to Go Green In Your Office
Source: Philanthropy News Digest Philanthropy News Digest shares ten ways nonprofits can improve to be more energy efficient and eco-friendly.
Posted on: February 27, 2013
Topics: Facility Planning | Planning Freecycle: An Easy Way to Recycle Unwanted Items
How to support fellow nonprofits while reducing your environmental impact and getting rid of unwanted equipment and supplies.
Posted on: February 27, 2013
Topics: Facility Planning | Planning 
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