Date of Award
5-2018
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Creative Studies, M.S.
Department
Center for Studies in Creativity
Advisor
Dr. Susan Keller-Mathers
Abstract
Pathway to Permanence: Strategic Planning for a Creative Nonprofit
This project examines a portion of a strategic planning process used by Instar Learning Alliance, an educational nonprofit, to prepare for the final development of a business model and the writing of a business plan. The nonprofit, currently serving older adults in Montgomery County, PA, identified key areas for research to clarify and support their mission and vision. A comprehensive review of an external environmental scan, an analysis of the theory of change and its impact on the direction of the nonprofit, and a serious look at critical success factors collectively provided the founders with data to make informed decisions. The results of the strategic planning greatly increased the possibility of a successful implementation of the future business plan.
Recommended Citation
Bernd, Virginia L. Mrs., "Pathway to Permanence: Strategic Planning for a Creative Nonprofit" (2018). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 286.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/286
