The document provides guidelines for a successful planning process. It outlines key phases including analyzing the current situation, establishing goals and strategies, and writing a plan document. It emphasizes involving stakeholders, communicating the plan widely, and making goals specific, measurable, achievable and time-bound. Regularly reviewing progress, noting deviations, and adjusting the plan as needed are also highlighted. The planning process itself is emphasized as being as important as the written plan.

1. BASIC GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL PLANNING PROCESS Written by: Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD ( Adapted from: Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning & Facilitation and Field Guide to Nonprofit Program Design, Marketing & Evaluation ) Prepared by: GREGAR DONAVEN E. VALDEHUEZA, MBA Lourdes College Instructor