Write an impactful vision statement

A practical step-by-step guide to writing your vision statement

An inspiring vision statement is one of the most important tools for sharing the intention and the “why” of your nonprofit. Yet many nonprofits struggle to create one that truly resonates and drives the impact.

In short, a vision statement is one of the most important documents your organization will create. To help you get started, we’ve created a practical step-by-step guide to use as the basis for crafting your own vision statement. This guide covers these key components:

• Why your organization needs a vision statement
• The purpose of your vision statement
• Best practices when writing a vision statement
• Difference between vision and mission statements
• How to write a vision statement with handy formats and formulas to apply
• Examples of excellent vision statements

Download our guide and start your board on the process of writing a vision statement that will inspire and instill a sense of pride for your organization.

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