What You’ll Gain from a Vianova-Led Planning Process
We don’t just facilitate your planning retreat—we design and guide a full strategic planning process, from early preparation to plan development and beyond. Whether you need a focused refresh or a multi-phase planning initiative, we’ll help you:
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Align Around a Shared Vision
Engage leaders, staff, and stakeholders in shaping a compelling and unifying vision for the future. -
Clarify Priorities and Direction
Identify what matters most and define clear, focused strategies that guide day-to-day decisions and long-term goals. -
Create a Practical, Actionable Plan
Translate ideas into strategies, strategies into initiatives, and initiatives into a living plan that drives real progress. -
Build Ownership and Buy-In
Spark team engagement through an inclusive process that strengthens alignment, trust, and accountability. -
Support Implementation and Momentum
Stay on track with tailored implementation support, from check-in sessions to annual updates and plan communications.
Strategic Planning That Fits Your Organization
No two organizations are the same — and neither are their planning needs. Whether you’re a fast-moving startup, a mission-driven nonprofit, or a member-led association, we offer flexible formats to meet you where you are.
Our planning options include:
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Streamlined Strategy Sessions
A focused engagement to clarify goals, align your team, and chart near-term priorities — ideal for smaller organizations or annual refreshes. -
Core Planning Retreats
A tailored process that brings your team together to define strategic pillars, set measurable goals, and develop a shared roadmap for the next 1–3 years. -
Comprehensive Multi-Year Planning
A deeper, more inclusive process that includes stakeholder engagement, data analysis, visioning, and implementation planning — perfect for developing 3–7 year strategies or navigating periods of growth, change, or renewal.
Every engagement is customized to your size, sector, timeline, and capacity. And no matter the scope, you’ll get a strategic plan that’s clear, actionable, and built to move your organization forward.
Expertise You Can Trust
Our facilitators bring decades of cross-sector experience, guiding organizations of all sizes through strategic planning with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re a small business, a nonprofit, or an association, we tailor the experience to your goals, challenges, and team dynamics.
Not Sure Where to Start? We’ll Guide You.
Whether you need a light-touch strategy or a full roadmap, we’ll help you shape the right path.
Connect with us to learn how Vianova can elevate your strategic planning, enhancing its effectiveness and maximizing impact.
Why Choose Vianova?
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30+ Years of Facilitation Excellence with nonprofits, associations, agencies, and businesses
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Customizable Add-Ons: DISC® assessments, focus groups, AI-powered data synthesis, and more
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Tailored to Your Culture & Capacity—we meet you where you are, then elevate you to where you want to be
- Certified B Corporation since 2008
“To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein
Additional Services
Data Gathering & Research
- Market Research
- Industry Trends
- Competitive Analysis
- Stakeholder Interviews
Assessments & Surveys
- Surveys
- Focus Groups
- Social Impact Assessments
- Change Readiness Assessment
Implementation Support
- Dashboard Setup
- Coaching Support
- Project Management
- Change Management
Facilitation Support Services
- Graphic Facilitation
- Live Documentation
- Video Recording
- Transcription Service
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How much do your strategic planning facilitation services cost? Your fee will depend on many factors, including the level of support needed from us, the size and geographic scope of your organization, and the policies and practices you have in place. We’ll make every effort to work within your budget.
- How much does the strategic planning software cost? Your fee will depend on many factors, including the level of support needed from us. Contact us to schedule a demo and learn more about our pricing.
- Do you accept credit cards? Yes, we accept all major credit cards. We offer a slight discount on invoices paid via ACH.
- How long will it take to create our strategic plan? The average timeframe is 90 days to set your vision and goals, build your strategies, and develop the strategy execution plans.
- Do you work with organizations outside Southern California? Absolutely! We work with clients throughout the US.