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Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, and ability to clearlyarticulate the whats and hows of effective strategic planningprovides the reader with the tools to strenghten governance andmanage effectively, which leads to results. --Lawrence W. Reger, president, National Institute for theConservation of Cultural Property Howe's practical, no-nonsense approach demystifies the oftenintimidating planning process, showing why it is essential andproviding detailed instructions for successful execution.Presenting illustrative examples and straightforward action steps,Howe guides board members through each critical step, frompreparing and conducting the planning to production of strategicand operational plans. A quick, compact guide for busy nonprofitboard members by a veteran board member and sought-after consultantto non-profits.

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Finally a strategic planning book that doesn't use consultantjargon espousing the latest flavor of the month. Straight talk withreal life examples gives nonprofit boards and staff a case and roadmap for strategic planning. --Charles E. Snyder, president,National Cooperative Bank The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is the result ofFisher Howe's robust commitment to the trustees and executives whoserve nonprofit organizations. Superbly organized with nine actualcase studies, uncomplicated in format and language, the book is oneof the year's most important calls to action. --Peter B. Relic,president, National Association of IndepAndent Schools A must read for board members looking to strengthen theirnonprofit organizations. Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, andability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effectivestrategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strengthengovernance and manage effectively, which leads to results. TheBoard Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is a welcome addition tothe literature currently available. --Lawrence W. Reger,president, National Institute for the Conservation of CulturalProperty How often do you get a book on management that holds yourinterest? Fisher Howe makes it a 'good read', and you learn. Don'tpass it up. --Robert W. Munson, president Rocky Mountain ElkFoundation

Finally a strategic planning book that doesn't use consultant jargon espousing the latest flavor of the month. Straight talk with real life examples gives nonprofit boards and staff a case and road map for strategic planning. --Charles E. Snyder, president, National Cooperative Bank <br> The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is the result of Fisher Howe's robust commitment to the trustees and executives who serve nonprofit organizations. Superbly organized with nine actual case studies, uncomplicated in format and language, the book is one of the year's most important calls to action. --Peter B. Relic, president, National Association of IndepAndent Schools <br> A must read for board members looking to strengthen their nonprofit organizations. Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, and ability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effective strategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strengthen governance and manage effectively, which leads to results. The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is a welcome addition to the literature currently available. --Lawrence W. Reger, president, National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property <br> How often do you get a book on management that holds your interest? Fisher Howe makes it a 'good read', and you learn. Don't pass it up. --Robert W. Munson, president Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Finally a strategic planning book that doesn't use consultant jargon espousing the latest flavor of the month. Straight talk with real life examples gives nonprofit boards and staff a case and road map for strategic planning. --Charles E. Snyder, president, National Cooperative Bank The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is the result of Fisher Howe's robust commitment to the trustees and executives who serve nonprofit organizations. Superbly organized with nine actual case studies, uncomplicated in format and language, the book is one of the year's most important calls to action. --Peter B. Relic, president, National Association of IndepAndent Schools A must read for board members looking to strengthen their nonprofit organizations. Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, and ability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effective strategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strengthen governance and manage effectively, which leads to results. The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is a welcome addition to the literature currently available. --Lawrence W. Reger, president, National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property How often do you get a book on management that holds your interest? Fisher Howe makes it a 'good read', and you learn. Don't pass it up. --Robert W. Munson, president Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Finally a strategic planning book that doesn't use consultant jargon espousing the latest flavor of the month. Straight talk with real life examples gives nonprofit boards and staff a case and road map for strategic planning. --Charles E. Snyder, president, National Cooperative Bank<br><br> The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is the result of Fisher Howe's robust commitment to the trustees and executives who serve nonprofit organizations. Superbly organized with nine actual case studies, uncomplicated in format and language, the book is one of the year's most important calls to action. --Peter B. Relic, president, National Association of IndepAndent Schools<br><br> A must read for board members looking to strengthen their nonprofit organizations. Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, and ability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effective strategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strengthen governance and manage effectively, which leads to results. The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is a welcome addition to the literature currently available. --Lawrence W. Reger, president, National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property<br><br> How often do you get a book on management that holds your interest? Fisher Howe makes it a 'good read', and you learn. Don't pass it up. --Robert W. Munson, president Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Author Information

FISHER HOWE is the author of The Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising (1991) and Welcome to the Board (1995). The former executive of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, he lives in Washington, DC.

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