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The paper aims to address the importance of organizational readiness before initiating strategic planning in nonprofits.

February 6, 2026

Make sure organization is ready, prepared before starting strategic planning process

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The paper aims to address the importance of organizational readiness before initiating strategic planning in nonprofits.
Discussion of strategic planning processes in nonprofit organizations
Analysis of common pitfalls in execution
Insights from nonprofit board experiences
Many strategic plans are poorly executed or ignored due to lack of preparation
Effective planning requires proactive organizational readiness
Leadership engagement is crucial for successful implementation

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For some nonprofit boards, the beginning of the year kicks off annual strategic planning efforts that are meant to guide the organization's leadership through the next several years. But unfortunately, oftentimes those plans end up poorly executed or ignored altogether.

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