“A great organization is one that delivers superior performance and makes a distinctive impact over a long period of time…In business, money is both an input (a resource for achieving greatness) and an output (a measure of greatness). In the social sectors, money is only an input, and not a measure of greatness.”
Source: Good to Great and Good to Great and the Social Sectors, Jim Collins
Charities and not-for-profit organizations have a duty to their beneficiaries and supporters to operate effectively and efficiently. When an organization’s mission, strategy and resources are correctly aligned it has the best opportunity to generate financial support, deliver high quality services and advance as a “learning organization” (one that uses accurate and up-to-date information to guide decisions and actions). Organizations that
do not align these elements inevitably falter. Furthermore, to grow, your processes must be repeatable, scalable, integrated and lead to measurable, positive outcomes for those you serve. Charities who transform into effective learning organizations do so by ensuring data they collect from all activities is accurate and accessible for analysis and reporting.
In today’s economy, separate functions and teams cannot operate effectively as independent silos. Organizations must develop integrated approaches and focus on total organizational growth, with “Continuous Performance Improvement” as the goal of each individual and department.
This Fundraising Success Assessment focuses on four key strategic priorities that are vital to your fundraising success:
Recruit, Engage, Measure, and Grow
By focusing on all four you can analyze how
operational capabilities contribute to your
organizational fundraising strategy. Identifying strengths in one section and weaknesses in another will help your team to focus on operational gaps that hinder your ability to maximize performance. By evaluating your team’s ability to implement and sustain an integrated fundraising program, we can help you take critical steps not just to survive, but to thrive.
All information collected will remain confidential.
The questions address strategic and tactical issues on how your organization operates. Is this the final analysis of your organization’s ability to grow? No. But the Fundraising Success Assessment will help you identify gaps in your organization’s approach, outline a roadmap for improvements and provide a solid benchmark of current performance.
Good luck with your Success Assessment.