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Strategic Planning

Strategic planning is vital for the long-term success of your association, providing a roadmap to achieve your goals and fulfill your mission.

STRUCTURE OF AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGIC PLAN

A strategic plan guides associations, typically overseen by volunteer Board members with diverse perspectives and skills, towards shared goals. It helps prioritise, allocate resources, and provide direction to achieve desired outcomes for the association. This dynamic document, constantly reviewed and updated, enables the Board to assess the association's position, define future directions, and establish pathways to reach objectives. The plan typically includes the following:

  • Vision
  • Mission
  • Goals
  • Strategies
  • Key Performance Measures
AES CAN DELIVER
  • AES can facilitate and help develop your strategic plan
  • AES facilitates performance measurement for associations and staff, aiding in communication between the Board, staff, and members.
  • It assists in developing strategic plans, emphasising their importance and implementation.
  • AES goes beyond planning, aiding in strategy development and implementation by collaborating with key stakeholders and staff.
  • Ensures association-wide buy-in for implemented strategies.

Strategic Planning for the future is the cornerstone of success for your organisation. So why are so many plans forgotten about, and what can you do to deliver a successful plan? Nick shares his fail-safe tips in this video.

AES Association Executives Tool Kit

The AES Association Executives Tool Kit has been developed for use by leaders of not-for-profit associations within Australia. It covers all aspects of managing an association and is designed to be used by Boards, committees and staff as a resource to assist them in the growth and development of their association. It includes detailed information on the various aspects of strategic planning, including how to develop a mission statement, vision, goals, objectives and more.

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How to Ensure the Viability and Relevance of Your Association

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Key Trends for Strategic Planning in 2023

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Is Your Association Ready for 2023? How to Review Your Strategic Plan
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