Customer comments on this selection.
 It Works
I write plans and proposals all of the time. What a time saver. It gets the job done while you work on a more extensive plan. Very impressive
Great for mapping from existing strategy to implementation
There is a beautiful simplicity about this book. I think's a great way to bridge from the high level strategy to implementation, and to capture the essence of what's important along the way. A great way to communicate to all involved what the org is up to.
The book walks you through each step with examples where orgs used different styles for the given steps. The question templates, for instance for objectives, are great at framing the points so your org can succeed at them.
The beginning of the book has a great set of "diagnostic" sheets to help you think about how things are going at all levels of your org, and for you personally.
One thing to be aware of is that this book assumes that you already understand your market positioning. What I mean by this is that you have picked out a place to play in the market, structurally, that will lead to success. Yes there are some questions that may help you further consider if you're org is positioned properly, but this book won't get you there.
Thus I'd combine this book with a strategy book which may help you to figure out a place for your org to fit in, that will set it up for success. "Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations" is a good one.
Great for beginners!
I would recommend this book for novices...it's filled with plenty of sample plans for visual learners like myself. The C.D.rom allows you to write your business plan in your choice of templates. Best of all, the sample format we used for our presentation went over quite well. Five stars from me!
Excellent place to lay the groundwork
I am so pleasantly surprised by this book.
I consult to small and medium size nonprofits on how to either get started or how to get off a plateau or 'stuck' place. This book will now be foundational in how I address these groups.
Terrific, step by step, no nonsense direction.
There is no touchy-feely here, though. If you want hand holding and advice and coddling, this isn't it. This will help you lay down the a, b, c, and d of your plans to move forward. Fill in the blanks, type it up, and go get your work done.
I've Tried The Rest, This One's The Best
I've used all three of Jim's One Page Business Plan Books, and this one is the best! Concise, informative, creative, and inspirational, The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations is easy for both the consultant and client to use.
Non-Profit Organizations are businesses, too. Most people who write "how to" books for profit businesses aren't also writing books for the non-profit sector. Jim and his One Page Business Plan series is different. Jim and his books comfortably straddle both the profit and non-profit arenas, and are written from an informed perspective.
If you are non-profit organization and it's time to write a business plan, this is the book for you. Within as little as 3 weeks, you will have your business plan done, your board excited and energized, and everyone on the same page.
This is the only business plan I use with my clients -- non-profit and profit alike.
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