STRATEGIC PLANNING - HOW, WHEN AND WHY TO DO IT

HOSTED BY MARTINSVILLE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Strategic Planning - How, When, and Why to do it

This hands-on workshop is designed to give participants a basic understanding of strategic planning and its importance in the health of the organization.  It will also cover:

• Roles and Responsibilities - What is the Board's role?  What is the staff's role?
• Nuts and Bolts - What are the typical parts of strategic planning?
• After the plan - What should an organization do to keep the plan alive?
• Answers to common questions - Should we use a consultant?  How much should we pay?

TARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop is for executive directors, senior staff members, development directors, board chairs, and executive committee members. 

REGISTRATION FEE: $25 per person (Light breakfast and boxed lunch included)  

You do not want to miss this opportunity!  Space is limited to 40 participants, so register today!

PRESENTER:

Sarah Milston is the founder of The Spark Mill, a Virginia firm specializing in strategy and implementation work for nonprofits and small businesses.  Sarah spent 10 years working with nonprofits in fundraising, marketing, and board development and then transitioned these skills to consulting in order to build a varied and diverse practice motivated by the belief that nonprofits can and do save the world.  Whether a guide, instigator, or knowledge base, Sarah is passionate about connecting the dots and giving people the right plan and tools to make stuff happen.  Committed to the nonprofit sector, Sarah earned her Masters of Public Administration from VCU and her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential from CFRE International.  Sarah is an instructor for Nonprofit Learning Point (Richmond), Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (Tidewater) and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (Charlottesville).  In addition, she speaks at statewide and regional conferences on topics ranging from strategic planning, fundraising, social media, marketing and board development.