Whats the Difference? Mission vs Vision Statement

For the longest time I thought mission and vision statements were the same thing baring different names. Wrong. Here's how to tell the difference, and help you write your own.

Mission Statement A mission statement should explain, in a clear and concise way, what it is your organisation does. For example,Save the Children's mission statement is this: To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Vision Statement

A vision statement is generally a one sentence summary of what the desired end goal is for your organisation.

For example, Save the Children's vision statement is this: Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

For more information on mission and vision statements please see the links below.

Mission Statement Link Vision Statement Link