Nonprofit Growth Preparedness Assessment(tm)
This is a basic benchmark developed by Hope Community Solutions, Inc. to assess where a nonprofit stands in having the necessary requirements often expected of foundations, donors, and other funding outlets.
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Name of your organization
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Check all the boxes that apply to the organization you are scoring.
Each box checked counts as 1 point unless you select "none of the above". See scoring directions below for details.
Sound organizational structure (1.0 pt for each box checked, not including "None")
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Clear mission and vision statement
Functioning Board of Directors with onboarding process including required forms
Healthy Board Governance structure
Organizational infrastructure with operational plans in place
None of the above
Strategic Planning (1.0 pt for each box checked, not including "None")
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Formal business plan showing credible growth potential and actionable tactics
Understanding of core competencies with measurable community impact
None of the above
Robust Financials (1.0 pt for each box checked, not including "None")
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Budget
GAAP principles followed with checks and balances process
Accounting & book-keeping in place
None of the above
Fundraising Data, Skills, and Sustainable Practices (1.0 pt for each box checked, not including "None")
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Donor management system in place
Fundraising/grant/corporate giving strategy and tactics in place
Tracking of in-kind donations
None of the above
Regulatory compliance (1.0 pt for each box checked, not including "None")
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Follows and documents IRS and state requirements
None of the above
Proactive community connections (1.0 pt for each box checked, not including "None")
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Robust marketing communication plans or assets
Social media strategy in place
Active website
Volunteer process (if applicable this is a bonus point)
Community partners (if applicable this is a bonus point)
None of the above
What is your total points from all your questions above. Or how many check boxes that were not "none of the above" did you click?
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SCORE
To determine your Nonprofit GPA(tm), take your total points (out of 16) and divide by 4 to get your grade which is based on a 4.0 system. 1.0 = Good start, 2.0 = Growing, 3.0 = Solid foundation, 4.0 = Ready for the next level. You can now check out the resources available at Hope Community Solutions to work on improving your grade point average today, www.hopeCsolutions.com.
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