Getting Started

Curtis Strategy: Designing Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations

FML: All About Strategic Planning

National Council of Nonprofits (NCN): Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

Synthesis Partnership: Strategic Planning for Nonprofits… and the Value of Integrated Planning (PDF)

TCC Group: Ten Keys to Successful Strategic Planning for Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders (.pdf)

Business Plan

Free Management Library: Business Planning (For nonprofits, for-profits and hybrid organizations)

NCN: Business Planning for Nonprofits

Other Resources:

• Business Directory:  Looking for experts who can help with your strategy and business needs? Check out our Business Directory, which is made up of MCN members who serve nonprofits. Join now to become part of this directory.
• Visit our Grants & Awards and Training & Events pages to view upcoming opportunities.
• Nonprofit 411 Blog: Opinions and insight from MCN affiliates, who specialize in services that help nonprofits grow.
• SectorNews Newsletter: Our free monthly newsletter sent to over 13,000 nonprofit professionals from across the Commonwealth.
• IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File: Information on all of the state’s tax-exempt organizations.

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