“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
- 0-39% – high risk of organisational failure
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 a lack of investment in professional development and succession planning can also lead to outdated leadership practices and reduced effectiveness.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.
FREE nonprofit organisational health assessment
take this free online organisational health assessment to objectively identify your nonprofit’s strengths and weaknesses …
start your journey to grow income and scale your social and/or environmental impact with this FREE two minute nonprofit organisational health assessment?
The FREE assessment will:
- pinpoint areas for improvement: get a high-level 360-degree analysis of your operations
- identify organisational strengths to leverage and scale impact
- facilitate constructive conversations: use the assessment to guide discussions on where to focus your efforts.
- demonstrate best practice: showcase your commitment to continuous improvement.
even if you think you are operating at best practice, as a nonprofit leader the assessment shows a genuine commitment to transparency, improvement and accountability.
what you’ll receive:
- a FREE report assessing your nonprofit’s strengths and weaknesses against best practices in strategy, leadership, program impact, governance, finance, capacity and engagement.
- actionable insights: based on your results, you’ll know whether you need to:
- benchmark and stabilise your nonprofit’s financial health
- improve the effectiveness of your board and governance
- 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
confidential and secure: your results will always remain strictly confidential.
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