AGM & Tips & Tricks for Successful Strategic Planning

Tips & Tricks for Successful Strategic Planning

Jenn Harrington, Consultant, Arising Collective

This is a hybrid event.

For smaller, social profit organizations, the idea of engaging in a strategic planning process may appear overwhelming and possibly unnecessary. Learn why strategic planning is important and the benefits a robust process will bring to your organization. When done right, strategic planning can strengthen relationships and deepen understanding of your mission, vision, and values. Also, a great strategic plan isn’t an end point; it’s a dynamic tool used to guide decision making and keep everyone focused on the mission of the organization. In this session I will touch on the key elements of a strategic planning process, what’s important to include, and tips and tricks for successful implementation (including communications) so that your plan remains useful and relevant over its lifetime.

About Jenn

Jenn is co-founder and partner of Arising Collective, a Peterborough and Haliburton based partnership of consultants dedicated to supporting organizations who work to build vibrant, healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities. At Arising, Jenn uses her diverse skill set, which includes an engineering degree, an MBA, and a long history of volunteerism, to support purpose-driven organizations. With expertise in management consulting—including project management, research, data analysis, facilitation, planning, and evaluation—Jenn brings a collaborative and thoughtful approach to her work. She is an active community volunteer, presently serving as Past Chair of the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough Board of Directors and member of YWCA Canada’s nominating committee. Previous volunteer roles include President of the Peterborough Haliburton YWCA Board of Directors, Chair of the

Peterborough Immigration Partnership, and a member of the Peterborough Singers Board of Directors.