What should be in the Plan Table of Contents?
The final document should include a table of contents. These are the sections commonly included in a strategic plan: I. Introduction by the President of the Board A cover letter from the president of the organization’s board of directors introduces the plan. II. Executive Summary In one to two pages, this section should summarize the strategic plan: it should reference the mission and vision; highlight the long-range goals (what the organization is seeking to accomplish); and perhaps note the process for developing the plan, as well as thank participants involved in the process. From this summary,one’s should understand what is most important about the organization. III. Mission and Vision Statements These statements can stand alone without any introductory text, because essentially they introduce and define themselves. IV. Organization Profile and History In one or two pages, one’s should learn of the organization (key events and changes over time) so that he or she can understand its
