Strategic Planning

Strategic planning is essential for aligning organizational goals, resources, and stakeholder efforts to achieve meaningful impact. ASV partners with nonprofits to craft clear, actionable strategic plans that empower leadership, focus priorities, and drive measurable results. Our tailored approach ensures a streamlined process that meets your organization’s unique needs while engaging stakeholders in meaningful ways.

Strategic planning ensures that organizations can navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and make informed decisions. By partnering with ASV, your organization will:

• Align mission, vision, and goals with operational priorities.
• Engage stakeholders in meaningful ways to ensure buy-in and support.
• Build a sustainable, adaptable framework for long-term success.

Our services include:

Discovery and Assessment

• Comprehensive analysis of your organization’s current state, including strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
• Stakeholder engagement through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather diverse perspectives.
• Environmental scans (SWOT/SCORR) to identify trends and align strategies with internal and external factors.

Visioning and Goal Setting

• Facilitation of leadership discussions to refine your mission, vision, and values.
• Development of 3-5 strategic goals that provide clear direction and measurable outcomes.
• Exploration of long-term aspirations and alignment with community needs.

Action Planning and Implementation

• Creation of detailed action plans with annual milestones, departmental strategies, and accountability measures.
• Guidance on financial sustainability, including strategies for diversifying revenue streams.
• Support for integrating the plan into daily operations and organizational culture.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptation

• Design of dashboards and tools for tracking progress and measuring success.
• Regular check-ins and iterative planning to adapt to changing circumstances and sustain momentum.

ASV employs a collaborative, results-driven process tailored to your organization’s unique needs:

Discovery and Input Gathering

• Surveys, interviews, and listening sessions to ensure stakeholder voices are heard.
• Analysis of organizational data, financials, and trends to inform strategic priorities.

Collaborative Visioning and Planning

• Facilitation of retreats and workshops to define strategic goals and objectives.
• Development of a clear framework for translating ideas into actionable steps.

Plan Creation and Rollout

• Consolidation of findings into a comprehensive strategic plan with goals, tactics, and measurable milestones.
• Support for launching the plan, including internal communications and leadership coaching.

Ongoing Support

• Guidance on implementing and sustaining the plan through regular evaluations.
• Optional coaching and consulting for continuous improvement and alignment.

• Strategic Plan Document: A comprehensive, actionable roadmap aligned with your mission and vision.
• Stakeholder Engagement Report: Summaries of survey, interview, and focus group findings.
• Environmental Scan: Insights into internal and external factors affecting your      organization’s success.
• Implementation Tools: Dashboards, action plans, and metrics tracking systems.