Audio Conference:
Using Strategic Planning to Ensure Your Organization's Relevance

Thursday, October 12, 2006
10 – 11:30 a.m.
The Wellness Community – Orange County
540 N. Golden Circle Drive, #315
Santa Ana, CA 92705

How do you know if your organization is relevant? The answer is, you don't decide, the community decides. Strategic planning is a process that tests your relevancy, stimulates change and provides a roadmap to move into the future. This session will help you to understand the fundamental concepts of institutional strategic planning as well as how to identify the type of information needed for effective planning.

Please note: This audio conference focuses on institutional strategic planning, not fundraising planning.

Target Audience:

This Audio Conference is useful for executive directors, fundraisers, and board members - general audience, probably most useful for entry level and mid level.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of strategic planning
• Identify the type of information useful in planning
• Recognize the key steps in an effective planning process

About the Presenter:

Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, is recognized internationally as a speaker, author, volunteer, and consultant. She provides consulting services in board and organizational development, strategic planning, and fund development. Fundraisers around the world use her book, Strategic Fund Development: Building Profitable Relationships That Last.

**Participation in a live session or use of an audiotape of the program qualifies for 1.5 points toward CFRE continuing education requirements.**