Individuals, boards and community groups who want to start and implement a strategic plan will be interested in this book which examines the challenges and opportunities impacting the voluntary sector. It provides some fresh ideas and planning methodologies. The book covers such concepts as holding the public trust, creating a civil society and the importance of the voluntary sector understanding its role and viability within the fabric of Canadian society.

Anne Campbell examines the essential elements preceding strategic planning and suggests methods for how to complete these important pieces of work. These essential elements include engaging in strategic thinking and asking strategic questions; vision and mission processes; and the development of guiding principles and ethical codes of practice.

Four planning methodologies are described with the bibliography extending the scope of the book by including additional resources, workbooks and useful websites. Anne Campbell said, “One of the realities I faced in research was sifting through the plethora of materials on strategic planning to provide some useful models and fresh thinking on organizational change and strategic planning.” She has provided an excellent guide for all those interested in engaging in strategic planning.

167 pages. Softcover. This book is published by The Muttart Foundation, from The Muttart Fellowship Projects