Planning and Positioning Resources

Websites

International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)

IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum

mindmapping.com

Mind mapping. A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information. A mind map is hierarchical and shows relationships among pieces of the whole.

Publications

Predictably irrational : the hidden forces that shape our decisions

Ariely, Dan. (2008). Predictably irrational : the hidden forces that shape our decisions. New York :Harper.

The upside of irrationality: The unexpected benefits of defying logic at work and at home

Ariely, Dan. (2010). The upside of irrationality: The unexpected benefits of defying logic at work and at home. New York: Harper.

Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations

Bryson, J. 1995. Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.

Enterprising nonprofits: a toolkit for social entrepreneurs

Dees, J.G., J. Emerson, and P. Economy. 2001. Enterprising nonprofits: a toolkit for social entrepreneurs. John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken.

Strategic tools for social entrepreneurs: enhancing performance of your enterprising nonprofit

Dees, J.G., J. Emerson, and P. Economy. 2002. Strategic tools for social entrepreneurs: enhancing performance of your enterprising nonprofit. John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken.

Strategic management: a stakeholder approach

Freeman, E. 1984. Strategic management: a stakeholder approach. Pitman Publishing, UK.

Handbook of strategic planning

Gardner, J., R. Raichlin, and H.W. A. Sweeney (Eds.). 1986. Handbook of strategic planning. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken.

Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making

Kaner, Sam; Lind, Lenny; Toldi, Catherine; Fisk, Sarah; Berger, Duane; Doyle, Michael. (2007). Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.

Kellogg Logic Model Development Guide

A publication of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

There is an editable Logic Model Template (available in Word) you can download here!

A simple tool to show how you are measuring progress: the chronicle of philanthropy

Saul, J. (7 Oct 2014). A simple tool to show how you are measuring progress: the chronicle of philanthropy [Blog post]

Benchmarking for nonprofits: how to measure, manage, and improve performance

Saul, J. 2014. Benchmarking for nonprofits: how to measure, manage, and improve performance. Wilder Publishing Center, St Paul.