Community colleges are unique in the higher education realm. Open access, the demographics of students, communities served, locations, and funding sources all present distinct circumstances. A strategic plan supported by leadership, faculty, staff and the external environment is needed to steer students on pathways to success. The focus on spending in higher education necessitates linking planning efforts to financial considerations in the budgeting process. This case study provides a foundation of how one very large, Midwestern community college changed its budget process and integrated changes based on the strategic plan. The research questions for this study focused on strategic plan linkages to the budgeting process, efficiencies in financial resource allocation relating to the budget process, and campus-wide understanding of the budget process. The research questions additionally identified systems, documents, and processes to integrate strategic planning with the budget process. The researcher used a mixed-methods design to describe, understand, and interpret these complex processes. Interviews were conducted with five institutional leaders directly involved with strategic planning and the budgeting process to provide a rich description from a variety of perspectives. A comparison survey of budget administrators was done to validate previous data, and system documents were collected and reviewed for data analysis. Four themes were identified that collectively described how a very large Midwestern community college integrated strategic planning and budgeting processes. The research formed an interpretation of four conditions essential for successful integration of strategic planning and the budget process integration. Themes analyzed were (a) leadership, (b) resource allocation, (c) communication, and (d) strategic goal alignment. The themes varied in importance at times but collectively were responsible for progress towards meeting the strategic goals of the college. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]