Strategic Planning for Civil Society Organisations

This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help civil society organisations develop strategic plans that give direction to their work and align organisational activities with their mission and objectives.

It covers the preparation required before a strategic planning process, the background information that should inform planning, and the development of a strategic framework. It also includes practical exercises and examples that organisations can use during planning sessions.

The resource is particularly useful for smaller organisations that may have limited experience with formal strategic planning. CBOs can use it to facilitate internal planning discussions, clarify their organisational direction, connect programme activities to broader goals and develop a structured strategic plan.