How can the same process work for churches, businesses and non-profit organizations?
The "Vision Planning" process is designed to work in any organization that has a clear "Visionary Leader" whose leadership is fully accepted by the organization.  While there are subtle differences in application between church, non-profit or business planning the process is quite similar because in each case we are  creating a plan to get us to a known destination.  While the resultant strategies might differ for each type of organization the process to delineate the strategies is surprisingly similar.

Can I employ Vision Planners for less than the full year commitment?
No!  Vision Planners, LLC is firmly committed to the belief that "Clarity about what works is an ethical imperative". Consultants who are not committed to stay through the implementation phase are tempted to allow plans which they suspect are not implementable to be created.  The "Vision Planning" process is stronger because we know that we too must live with the plan we help create.

What is a "Visionary Leader"?
A "Visionary Leader" is an individual who has a clear picture in mind of the future.  She might be a business, church or non-profit organization leader.  The organization may exist or be a "dream" but the leader has such a clear and compelling belief in the vision that she is driven to see it become a reality.  This individual usually needs assistance in creating clear operational plans to advance the vision.  This is where "Vision Planners" comes in.

Why begin with a documented "Vision"?
Most "Visionary Leaders"  see the vision clearly in their own heads. They see no need to write it down or create extensive plans because it is so "real" to them.  Unfortunately this tendency frustrates the "implementer" whose job it is to make a piece of the vision a reality.  The "Vision" is documented so that the non-visionary members of the group can finally see just where the "Visionary Leader" is taking them.

How can Vision Planners afford to charge so little when many consultants charge as much as 5 times more for the same service?
The unique nine step process is designed to work when a clear picture of the future, a "Vision" can be documented. By knowing that the "Vision" is clear we can be assured that we will lose very little time in remedial efforts due to disagreement or lack of clear direction.  Most other consultants quote fees based on the possibility that a great deal of time will be spent on this remedial work before getting to the actual planning effort.

Help me understand the value of hiring "Vision Planners, LLC".
While it may seem like a large amount of money at the early stage of your development a Vision Plan more than pays back the investment in mistakes avoided.  The clarity provided by careful planning also enhances the likelihood of success in finding funding.  Because Vision Planners, LLC uses a streamlined process, we can charge significantly less. where many other consultants actually charge $50,000. - $90,000.  Getting off on the wrong foot might lead to having to hire other consultants later to "fix" the problems for a much higher fee.