The Reading Warehouse

An alternative approach to nonprofit strategic planning which combines long range vision with real-time strategy. John Bauer is the Founder and Senior Strategist of John Bauer Consulting, LLC. He has more than 40 years of experience in the executive leadership of mission-driven, nonprofit organizations.

This book draws from the real experiences of non-profit leaders and what they need from the strategic planning process. It offers concise summaries of concepts and helps CEOs and boards begin to unpack the questions around where they are, where they want to go and how to get there. If you're looking for a simple and thorough method as well as some practical steps and suggestions, John's insight and expertise provide a logical framework for you to successfully create your organization's preferred future.

This book incorporates the best in current thinking and practice around a practical, conceptual model of planning. Dr. Bauer's strategic planning model has brought acclaim from leaders of nonprofit organizations in senior services, early childhood education, churches, civic service organizations and others.

Short, concise and clearly articulated, this book is a must read for executive leaders and board chairs who are committed to leading their organizations into the future, while positioning themselves for nimble responsiveness in the face of uncertainty.

Utilizing the lessons and insights gained from a 42-year career in nonprofit executive leadership and consulting, Bauer has developed an approach to strategic planning that is built around the idea that an organization chooses and builds its own preferred future, even when unexpected circumstances develop.

In the process of answering these questions, nonprofit organizations will: