Purpose
- Develop a comprehensive one-year business plan for a new nonprofit or audit an existing nonprofit’s operations.
- Include standard business plan components and elements unique to nonprofit organizations.
Task
Throughout this course, you have been developing various components of your business plan, including budgeting, competitor analysis, organizational structure, volunteer management, and marketing/communication plans.
For this assignment, you will complete a one-year business plan for your new nonprofit or conduct an audit of an existing nonprofit.
- Focus on key operational and planning elements that will drive the organization’s success over the next year.
- You may utilize a template, modify it to align with your specific requirements, or create your own from scratch.
Include the following sections
Executive Summary:
Summarize the mission, goals, key components and recommendations included in your business plan.
Organization Description and Mission Alignment:
Provide detailed information about the nonprofit, including its history, top leadership, mission, vision, and values.
Programs and Services:
Outline the specific programs and services the nonprofit offers or intends to offer.
For current nonprofits, assess the effectiveness and impact of current programs and services.
Conduct a market analysis of the nonprofit landscape, focusing on identifying potential collaborators, competitors, and immediate market dynamics.
Market Analysis:
Conduct a practical analysis of the nonprofit landscape, focusing on identifying potential collaborators, competitors, and immediate market dynamics relevant to operational planning for the next year.
Mission Alignment:
Assess the current (or proposed) mission to ensure it effectively guides the organization’s operational activities and objectives.
Target Audience:
Define the demographic or community the nonprofit aims to serve.
Identify additional target audiences.
Marketing and Communication Plan:
Outline the one-year marketing and communication plan to promote the nonprofit’s mission effectively.
For existing nonprofits, evaluate the nonprofit’s marketing and communication efforts and suggest improvements for the upcoming year.
Organization Structure and Governance:
Detail the organizational structure, including roles and responsibilities.
Highlight governance practices, emphasizing board development.
For current nonprofits, evaluate the effectiveness of the board and leadership in achieving the organization’s mission over the next year.
Volunteer and Staff Management:
For existing nonprofits, assess volunteer and staff management practices, including recruitment and training.
For new nonprofits, create a plan for volunteer and staff management practices.
Technology and Data Analytics tools:
Conduct comprehensive analysis and strategic identification of Technology and Data Analytics tools.
Fundraising and Financial Plan:
Describe the fundraising plans and financial projections for the next year.
Include a budget, sources of revenue, and a sustainability plan.
For current nonprofits, review the financial statements, budget, and financial health of the organization. Analyze current fundraising strategies and propose potential improvements.
Evaluation and Recommendations:
Evaluate the effectiveness of the nonprofit’s current operations (for the audit option) or proposed business plan (for the new nonprofit option).
Provide recommendations for improvement based on the evaluation findings.
Develop an action plan for implementing suggested changes over the next year.
Submission
- Submit a comprehensive business plan or audit report.
- Complete your assignment in business document format:
- Single-spaced with double spacing between paragraphs
- 12-point Arial or Times New Roman Font
- 1-inch margins
