Johnny chirse
Maximal Career Pathway Institute
Contact Information
jchirse@novaworkscorp.com
Organization
Maximal Career Pathway Institute
Score Summary
25
out of 100
10/40
Raw score
At Risk
Tier
"Maximal Career Pathway Institute, currently at risk with a score of 10/40, has significant opportunities for improvement in fundraising strategy and engagement. Addressing these areas will build a foundation for sustainable support and growth."
Assessment Answers
All 10 questions with the client's selected answers and scoring.
| # | Question | Answer | Selected Response | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Does your organization have a written fundraising plan for the next 12 months? | A | No fundraising plan exists | 1/4 |
| 2 | How diversified are your fundraising revenue sources? | A | One primary funding source | 1/4 |
| 3 | How consistently does your organization communicate with supporters? | A | Rarely | 1/4 |
| 4 | How effectively does your organization tell its impact story? | A | We rarely share stories | 1/4 |
| 5 | How confident are you in your donor database or CRM system? | A | We don't use one | 1/4 |
| 6 | How engaged is your board in fundraising? | A | Not engaged | 1/4 |
| 7 | How prepared is your organization to identify and cultivate major donors? | A | No process exists | 1/4 |
| 8 | How would you describe your fundraising team capacity? | A | No dedicated fundraising staff | 1/4 |
| 9 | How do you measure fundraising performance? | A | We don't track metrics | 1/4 |
| 10 | If a major funding source disappeared tomorrow, how prepared would your organization be? | A | We would face a serious crisis | 1/4 |
| Total Raw Score | 10/40 | |||
AI-Generated Recommendations
5 recommendations across key fundraising areas.
Fundraising Strategy
Finding
Maximal Career Pathway Institute lacks a written fundraising plan and does not track fundraising performance.
Recommendation
Develop a comprehensive written fundraising plan that includes specific goals, strategies, and metrics to track performance.
Expected Impact
Creating a structured fundraising plan will guide efforts, measure progress, and increase fundraising effectiveness.
Next Step
Schedule a brainstorming session with key stakeholders to outline the fundraising plan.
Recommended Resource
Free guide on creating a fundraising plan
Donor Diversification
Finding
The organization relies on one primary funding source, which poses a risk to sustainability if that source disappears.
Recommendation
Identify and pursue at least two additional fundraising sources such as grants, individual donations, or corporate sponsorships.
Expected Impact
Diversifying funding sources will reduce reliance on a single source and create greater financial stability.
Next Step
Research potential grant opportunities and create a list of potential new funding sources.
Recommended Resource
Workshop on donor diversification strategies
Storytelling & Communications
Finding
There is a lack of consistent communication with supporters and rarely shares stories about impact.
Recommendation
Establish a plan to regularly communicate with supporters through newsletters and social media, highlighting impact stories.
Expected Impact
Improved storytelling will engage supporters and increase donor retention and acquisition.
Next Step
Create a content calendar for storytelling and communication over the next three months.
Recommended Resource
AI tool for storytelling and communication planning
CRM & Donor Stewardship
Finding
The organization does not use a donor database or CRM system and lacks processes for cultivating major donors.
Recommendation
Implement a donor management system to track interactions and establish a strategy for major donor engagement.
Expected Impact
Using a CRM will streamline donor management processes and enhance relationship-building efforts with major donors.
Next Step
Research and select a suitable CRM system for nonprofit organizations.
Recommended Resource
Consulting engagement for CRM selection and implementation
Board & Leadership Engagement
Finding
The board is not engaged in fundraising, and there is no dedicated fundraising staff.
Recommendation
Engage the board in fundraising through training and specific fundraising tasks to foster ownership and responsibility.
Expected Impact
Increased board engagement will enhance the organization’s fundraising capacity and leadership.
Next Step
Schedule a board meeting to discuss the importance of fundraising and identify roles in fundraising efforts.
Recommended Resource
Membership for board fundraising training resources