Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

In this course, students will: 
•    Understand the role of strategic planning in advancing a nonprofit organization's mission and long-term sustainability.
•    Conduct an organizational assessment to evaluate current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
•    Develop or refine mission, vision, and values statements to guide strategic direction.
•    Identify and prioritize strategic goals that align with organizational needs and stakeholder expectations.
•    Establish measurable objectives and performance indicators to track progress and impact.
•    Create an actionable strategic plan that includes timelines, resource allocation, and accountability structures.
•    Engage stakeholders effectively throughout the strategic planning process.
•    Apply strategic planning tools and frameworks to real-world nonprofit scenarios through case studies and exercises.
•    Adapt planning approaches for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations with limited resources.

Course Details

• Course start date: October 1, 2025
• Online, asychronous, 6-week course
• Approx. 12-hour instructions in total plus assignments 

This course is priced competitively at $449.

You may be eligible for one of the following discounts: 

• Current Trent undergraduate students receive a 50% discount off the full price. Email microcredential@trentu.ca for details.
• Trent staff receive a 20% discount off the full price. Email microcredential@trentu.ca for details
• Trent alumni are eligible for a 10% discount. Email alumni@trentu.ca for details.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one discount code can be used per order.  

No prerequisites required; however, a basic understanding of nonprofit operations is recommended.