Many organizations undertake some form of planning activity. Even when formal planning has not been present, there are usually underlying strategies at work. Sometimes these strategies have been implemented purely by accident or through some evolutionary process. In other cases, a larger organization may have a formal strategic plan in place and leave the next level planning to individual departments. How can you be sure that your departmental strategic plan makes sense and fits with the larger organization?
We will:
- discuss importance of strategic planning
- think about who needs to be involved
- look at a range of steps you can take in your process
- practice a little with templates
- examine importance of reporting
- check out a few examples of effective reports.
About the Presenter
Michele Robinson, principal for Michele Robinson LLC, works with non-profit organizations, foundations and businesses focusing on Strategic Planning and Advising, Organizational and Leadership Development, Fund Development Planning, Investment Product Development, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Michele specializes in investing resources and creating strategies for impact. After earning a graduate degree, she began her tenure in the non-profit sector. Initially in a direct service role, Michele quickly moved into program development and implementation and then into organizational leadership as Chief Operating Officer of a large social service agency. She played a key role in strategic planning and budget development and was charged with uniting staff around a common vision while executing mission-driven programming. Eventually, Michele joined the United Way movement, working as Vice President of Community Impact in Northeast Louisiana and then as Senior Vice President of Community Investment of Capital Area United Way in Baton Rouge. Through United Way, Michele worked with Boards of Directors, Representatives from Business and Industry, Government, Social Service Agencies, Volunteers and Staff to build the capacity of local non-profits, to invest community resources in programs that demonstrate results, to develop impact strategies that address community issues and to build partnerships that leverage federal, state and local funds.
Michele has served on several Boards of Directors including Volunteer!United, Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless and the Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association and is a member of the 2012 Leadership Louisiana Class, a program of the Council for a Better Louisiana.
Contact Michele at mr@strategiesforimpact.com.
Meeting Schedule
Check-in: 11:30 a.m.
Meeting: 11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins please.
Payment and Cancellation Policy:
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Your ASTD Baton Rouge Chapter may have to pay for your meal and other fees if you register and then cannot attend. To help us protect your chapter’s finances, please submit cancellations at least 48 hours before the event. Otherwise, we will have to invoice you to cover these costs. If that should happen, we will be happy to receive your registration for future events as soon as you have settled your outstanding balance.
What happens if I register and then cannot attend an event?
If you cancel at least 48 hours in advance, you will not be charged. If you already made payment, we will be happy to issue a refund to you. If you cannot cancel before 48 hours, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place. Just send an email to vphospitality@br.astd.org so that we can have materials prepared for that person. This helps us ensure the person feels as welcomed as possible.
How do I cancel my registration?
To cancel, please send an email to our VP of Hospitality at
vphospitality@br.astd.org.
Thank you for your cooperation with this policy. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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