Where are your gaps?
Take this GAP quiz to identify areas of growth needed to sustain a thriving nonprofit. Be as honest as possible. Once submitted, we will be in touch with our recommendations to move you and your nonprofit forward (please allow up to 10 days of response time in order to prepare you customized growth recommendations).
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name of Organization
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How did you hear about this quiz?
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I subscribed to WNPA on the website
I saw the quiz link on the website
I saw the quiz link on social media
A friend recommended it
I am a member of WNPA
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Which statement describes your association with WNPA?
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I am under the umbrella of WNPA as a Sponsored Member
I am a WNPA Affiliate Member
I am currently not an Affiliate or Sponsored Member
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Current Status
Which statement best describes your nonprofit status?
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My nonprofit has been established as a 501(c)3 for 2 years or more
My nonprofit has been established as a 501(c)3 for less than 2 years
My nonprofit exists, but I do not have my 501(c)3 tax-exempt status
My nonprofit does not exist at this time, but I'm considering starting one
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Getting Started
What do you have in place at this time (check all that apply)?
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I have my nonprofit name
I have a logo
I have a strategic business plan
I have a mission statement
I have an annual budget
I have at least one other person to help with the work of the nonprofit
I know of people who have said they will donate to my nonprofit
I do not have anything in place at this time
What kind of help do you need most right now (choose only one)?
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Deciding if forming a nonprofit is the best option for me
Talking to someone about how to start a nonprofit
Learning how to tell my nonprofit story
Creating a strategic plan
Creating my brand and marketing tools
Building a team to help do the work
Finding donors to fund my work
Other
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Nonprofit Revenue
My expected revenue for my nonprofit this year is:
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$1,000,000 or more
$200,001-$1,000,000
$50,001-$200,000
$10,001-$50,000
$0-$10,000
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Board of Directors
Which statement accurately describes your Board?
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I have a governing Board who govern my Leadership Team
I have a working Board who act as my Leadership Team
I have a Board for advice only
I do not have an active Board
Currently, I have at least 3 active Board Members.
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I have regularly scheduled Board meetings.
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No
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Leadership Team
We define "Leadership Team" as those who carry out the operations and programs of your nonprofit, whether they are volunteers, part-time or full-time paid staff. These are not your Board of Directors.
Which statement most accurately describes your Leadership Team?
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I have at least 3 leaders (Board members not included) who help me do the work of the nonprofit
I have one other leader (non Board member) who helps me do the work of the nonprofit
I do not have a Leadership Team, I am currently the only person carrying out the operations and programs of my nonprofit
I'm not sure what a Leadership Team is
I have regularly scheduled Team meetings.
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I have an organizational chart that conveys our internal structure listing roles and relationships between individuals within the nonprofit.
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Yes
No
I have a roles and responsibilities document for current and future team members, listing the expectations for each role.
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Yes
No
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Strategy Section
I have established core values for my nonprofit (deeply ingrained principles that guide your decisions and actions).
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Yes
No
I have defined the culture of my nonprofit (the framework that helps a team align their thinking and actions toward reaching shared goals).
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Yes
No
Which statement is true about a Statement of Faith document (reveals the doctrine of your organization)?
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I have a Statement of Faith
I do not have a Statement of Faith but would like one
I do not have a need for a Statement of Faith
I'm not sure
I have a concise, one-sentence mission statement that clearly states the purpose of my organization.
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Yes
No
Not sure
I can clearly communicate why my nonprofit exists (or will exist) and inspire others to understand and support its vision.
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Yes
No
Not sure
I can explain how my nonprofit helps (or will help) others by clearly stating my programs and services.
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Yes
No
Not sure
I set goals annually for my nonprofit, and I monitor those goals.
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Yes
Sometimes
No
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Financial Section
I have an annual budget that records (or will record) my income and expenses in specific line items.
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Yes
No
I am not sure what a budget is
I understand how to read a profit and loss statement.
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Yes
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I'm not sure what a profit and loss statement is
I track all my nonprofit expenses and reconcile with my bank account monthly.
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Yes
Sometimes
I have someone who does that for me
No
I have nothing to track
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Marketing Section
My branding and messaging is consistent and clear.
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Yes
No
Not sure
I have no branding or messaging currently
I have a website that explains my mission statement, programs, and how to get involved.
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Yes
In process
No
I have a social media plan for my nonprofit and schedule posts regularly.
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Yes
I post spontaneously—without a plan or schedule
I do not use social media for my nonprofit
I have a system for keeping track of all contacts I want to communicate with.
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Yes
No
I have no contacts
I use an online email marketing platform (like Mailchimp or Constant Contact) to send regular communications to my donors and those served by my nonprofit.
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Yes
No
I do have an account, but not sure how to use it
I do not send any communications at this time
I use a graphic design tool (like Canva) to create graphics for my website, newsletters, and social media posts.
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Yes
Sometimes
No
I use a graphic designer for this
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Fundraising Section
Which statement best describes how you feel about asking for donations
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I am very comfortable asking for donations
I am somewhat comfortable asking for donations
I am uncomfortable asking for donations
Which statement best describes how often you ask for money to fund your nonprofit?
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I often ask people for money to help fund my nonprofit
I seldom ask people for money to help fund my nonprofit
I have never asked anyone for money to help fund my nonprofit
Which of these have you done to raise money for your nonprofit?
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Fundraising event
Small group gatherings
Sponsorships
Email marketing
Social media posts
None of these
I have an annual fundraising plan.
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Which statement best describes how many donors you currently have?
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I have 10 or more donors
I have less than 10 donors
I have no donors
Of those donors, which statement best describes how many recurring donors you have (donors who give on a monthly or regular basis)?
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I have 10 or more recurring donors
I have less than 10 recurring donors
I have no recurring donors
What type of donor management system do you use?
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Manual system such as a hand-written list
Basic online system such as a spreadsheet
A CRM, portal, or some type of online donor management system
I don't have a system for managing my donors
The following describes my experience with grant applications:
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I have applied for at least one grant and have received at least one
I have applied for at least one grant but have never received one
I have never applied for a grant but would like to
I have never applied for a grant and have no plans to
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Leadership Section
Which one describes your nonprofit experience (your nonprofit or another nonprofit)?
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I have 3 years or more experience in leading a nonprofit
I have less than 3 years in leading a nonprofit
I have no previous experience in leading a nonprofit
I have taken personality/relational style assessments and know my personality/relational style (such as DISC, StrengthsFinder, Myers Briggs, etc.).
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Yes (please share your results in next question)
I have taken the assessment(s) but don't remember the outcome
No
If you answer to the above question was "yes", please share your results of any personality/relational style assessment you have taken.
I have a person or group who regularly feeds into me to develop me as a leader.
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Yes
No
Other
I use a time management tool(s) to make sure projects/assignments stay on track.
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Yes
No
Other
I am good at conflict resolution.
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Yes
No
Not sure
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Final Question
Where do you feel the most overwhelmed, stuck, and/or need the most help to move your nonprofit forward?
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