“Vision without action is a daydream, Action without vision is a nightmare.” – Joel Barker
unlock your nonprofit’s full potential
understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your nonprofit is the first step towards sustainable success. better charity’s free online nonprofit health assessment will give you a 360-degree view of your organisation’s operations. the insights will help you focus on the areas that need the most attention, ensuring efficient use of time, money, and effort.
compare your assessment against the % score ranges below:
- 100% – great work, you are operating at best practice
- 80-99% – you are operating effectively, but room for improvement exists
- 60-79% – review your operations to deliver your mission effectively
- 40-59% – your nonprofit’s ability to deliver its mission is at risk
- 20-39% – high risk of organisational failure
FREE nonprofit organisational health assessment
take this free online organisational health assessment to objectively identify your nonprofit’s strengths and weaknesses …
why not start your journey to grow income and scale your social and/or environmental impact with this FREE two minute nonprofit organisational health assessment?
answer the online survey questions and you will receive a FREE report by email assessing your nonprofit’s strengths and weaknesses against best practice. the survey covers nonprofit strategy, leadership, program impact, governance, finance and engagement.
note: each question includes a hint (click on 
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once the two minute survey is complete, your results will be summarised below, along with a report sent by email.
remember, the results will always remain strictly confidential.
the report will open an informed discussion about where best to invest your time and energy. read this post to prioritise your next steps. based on the results you may need to:
- benchmark and stabilise your nonprofit’s financial health
- improve the effectiveness of your board
- develop or renew your strategic plan to grow your impact
- assess your ability to grow and diversify income and develop a plan to finance your strategy
if you’d like to discuss your results, contact better charity for a free consultation.
you will need to register as a subscriber (free) to complete the self-assessment. please log-in if you are already a subscriber. once you are logged-in, refresh this page to access the online survey.
warning signs your nonprofit needs attention
running a nonprofit requires vigilance and proactive management to ensure sustained impact and growth. early warning signs of problems that can lead to significant challenges down the line include:
lack of a clear strategy
if your team has no strategic plan and cannot clearly articulate your nonprofit’s mission and vision, the organisation’s decisions and resources are likely to become misaligned. shifting priorities will lead to confused operations, inefficiencies, suboptimal impact and less funding.
poor leadership structures
an organisation with a disengaged board, that is not involved in governance and fundraising, is likely to drift into a financial crisis. a lack of investment in professional development and succession planning can also lead to outdated leadership practices and reduced effectiveness.
financial instability
reliance on a few funding sources can indicate financial vulnerability. poor financial controls, programs which don’t recover overheads and opaque reporting can also result in budget overruns and financial mismanagement.
poor governance systems
a lack of role clarity (delegated authority), poor accountability systems and weak risk management can all signal deeper governance issues. good governance helps ensure your nonprofit remains resilient, transparent, and effective in achieving its mission.
ineffective programs
programs that consistently fail to meet their objectives, or demonstrate impact, can indicate an ineffective use of resources. programs should be regularly evaluated in terms of cost, impact and mission alignment.
funder communication
a consistent decline in funders and donor numbers or falling donor retention is a serious warning sign. it could indicate an inability to engage funders and communicate your nonprofit’s impact in a compelling way.
take action now
recognising these warning signs early and taking proactive steps to address them is crucial for the health and sustainability of your nonprofit. complete the FREE nonprofit organisational health check to indicate where you can improve your performance.
