Part 1 of the 2026 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Guide focuses on essential foundation building that organizations must complete before effective strategic implementation. This practical resource addresses six critical internal capacity areas: evaluating current plans, clarifying mission statements, environmental scanning, strategic technology adoption, financial sustainability, and human resources management. Each section includes crisis protocols for organizations facing immediate challenges, recognizing that many nonprofits begin planning during periods of instability. The guide employs a color-coded framework based on organizational budget size to help prioritize initiatives effectively. Rather than assuming unlimited resources, this approach acknowledges real-world constraints while building toward organizational resilience. Assessment checklists provide immediate diagnostic value, allowing organizations to quickly identify gaps and prioritize improvements. This foundation work prepares organizations for Part
2's implementation strategies, ensuring adequate internal capacity for community partnerships, impact measurement, and sustainable strategic execution in an increasingly challenging nonprofit operating environment.

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