Nonprofit strategic plan template

[Organization name] — Strategic plan, [years, e.g. 2027–2029] Approved by the board on [date] 1. Mission, vision and values Mission: [Why you exist and whom you serve, in one sentence.] Vision: [The change you want to see in the next decade.] Values: [3–5 values, each with one sentence on what it looks like in practice.] 2. Where we are today Strengths: [What already works and why.] Challenges: [What holds you back — capacity, funding, systems.] Opportunities: [Changes in your community, funding or partnerships you can use.] Risks: [What could knock you off course, and how likely it is.] 3. Three-year goals (3–5 goals) Goal 1: [Specific outcome by [year].] Goal 2: [...] Goal 3: [...] 4. Strategies for each goal Goal 1 — Strategies: [2–3 ways you will get there.] Goal 2 — Strategies: [...] 5. Year-one priorities Priority | Owner | Due | Resources needed [Priority 1] | [Name] | [Date] | [Budget, people, tools] [Priority 2] | [Name] | [Date] | [...] 6. How we'll know it's working Indicator | Baseline | Target | Reviewed by [Indicator 1] | [Today] | [Year 3] | [Board / staff] 7. Resources and budget [What the plan costs, where the money comes from, and the gap to close.] 8. How we'll keep the plan alive [Who reviews progress, how often (e.g. quarterly with the board), and when you'll update the plan.]