One promising development may help bring about mor use of strategic planning in not-for-profit organizations. This is the decision of corporations to "lend" key managers to these enterprises for a period of time. United Way, the Girl Scouts, and various government agencies have borrowed managers. These managers frequently bring with them a great deal of corporate experience in planning activities. When they leave, there is a high probability that the organizations will incorporate some of their helpful practices into their daily routines.