What are the characteristics of a nonprofit agency and/or its operating environment that pose specific challenges to the development of an organizational vision?
The news director for your television station has given you an assignment to interview the rising senatorial candidate for your state. This candidate has a vision for a new America and has used this vision heavily on the campaign trail. Using the information from the textbook and resources for this module, develop a list of questions that you would ask the candidate during the interview. Provide a rationale for why you selected these questions.
Textbook: Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Chapter 8
- What are the elements that are necessary to have an effective vision statement?
- Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between a mission statement and a vision statement in terms of the organization and individual organization members.
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Explain how seemingly inconsequential actions can have a significant impact when guided by a strong vision of success.
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What are the characteristics of a nonprofit agency and/or its operating environment that pose specific challenges to the development of an organizational vision?
