Basics of Developing Mission, Vision, and Values © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. Identifying or updating the mission, vision, and values statements is usually done during strategic planning. Therefore, the reader might best be served to first read the information on …

Basics of Identifying Strategic Issues and Goals © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. This activity is usually conducted as part of the overall strategic planning. Therefore, the reader might best be served to first read the information in the topic Strategic …

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Basics of Monitoring, Evaluating and Deviating from the Strategic Plan © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. (The reader might best be served to first read the information on the topic of Strategic Planning. This library topic explains the basics of strategic …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. (This page is referenced from Strategic Planning.) (Key terms to know in the following descriptions are included in italics and bolding.) Sections of This Topic Include What is Strategic Planning? How to Get a Feel …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. The reader might best be served to first read the information on the topic Strategic Planning. Sections of This Topic Include One of the Biggest Problems in Strategic Planning: Plan Isn’t Implemented Developing Action Plans …

Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D. This manual explains each step needed to start on how to start a business successfully and provides useful online resources for each step. Sections of This Topic Include Don’t Forget About You! 1. Get Yourself Ready First 2. Focus On the Journey, Not the Map Verify Your Business Idea 3. …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC, Adapted from the Field Guide to Developing, Operating, and Restoring Your Nonprofit Board. This topic in the Library provides comprehensive advice and materials for anyone who is considering starting a nonprofit organization. The reader can use the free information in this Library topic, along with other …

Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD; Authenticity Consulting, LLC First, Do Some Careful Preparation Before starting an organization or new business (whether nonprofit or for-profit), there is some very important thinking that you really should do. See: Entrepreneurs — Are You Really Ready to Start a New Venture? Should You Start a For-Profit or a …

All About Franchising: Guidelines and Resources Sections of This Topic Include Introduction to Franchising What is a Franchise Business? Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise Preparing to Become a Franchise Owner Is a Franchise Right for You Personally? Alternative: Start New Business From Ground Up? Selecting the Right Franchise Typical Process to Become a …