A simple search on the Internet for "strategic plan" will elicit numerous strategic plans with varying degrees of quality and focus from private businesses to non-profit organizations. Below are some examples of plans that we found helpful. For more information, please see our Tips for Writing a Strategic Plan.

• UCLA School of Public Health - Strategic Plan
• National Cancer Institute - Strategic Plan
• City of Chicago - Healthy Chicago
• City of New York - Take Care New York
• California Department of Public Health - Strategic Plan
• Department of Homeland Security - Strategic Plan

The following additional resources act as guides in the development of a strategic plan. The Office of Planning does not officially endorse these resources; rather, we refer to them as helpful tools that provide worthwhile direction and tips for creating a strategic plan.

• Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) A strategic planning tool designed to help public health departments improve health practices in the community and apply strategic thinking to prioritize public health issues and identify resources.
• Strategic Planning for Health in the Community (created by the South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium)
• Planning Beyond Borders: Using Project Public Health Ready as Regional Guidance for Local Public Health This guide is designed to help local health departments create a preparedness plan on a regional level.
• Theory at a Glance: A Guide for Health Promotion Practice This document describes theories of health-related behaviors, the processes of shaping behaviors, how to effectively plan to address behavior change and the effects of community and environmental factors on behavior. It provides tools to solve problems, plan efficiently, and assess the effectiveness of health promotion programs.