johnny Chirse
Maximal Career Pathway Institute
Contact Information
maximalinstitute@gmail.com
Organization
Maximal Career Pathway Institute
Score Summary
38
out of 100
15/40
Raw score
At Risk
Tier
"Maximal Career Pathway Institute is currently in an 'At Risk' position due to an over-reliance on a single funding source and a lack of formal systems or dedicated staff. By implementing a foundational fundraising plan and simple CRM tools, you can begin to stabilize operations and build a more resilient financial future."
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? | B | A few times per year | 2/4 |
| 4 | How effectively does your organization tell its impact story? | B | We occasionally share stories | 2/4 |
| 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? | B | We react when opportunities arise | 2/4 |
| 8 | How would you describe your fundraising team capacity? | A | No dedicated fundraising staff | 1/4 |
| 9 | How do you measure fundraising performance? | B | We track donations only | 2/4 |
| 10 | If a major funding source disappeared tomorrow, how prepared would your organization be? | B | It would significantly impact operations | 2/4 |
| Total Raw Score | 15/40 | |||
AI-Generated Recommendations
5 recommendations across key fundraising areas.
Fundraising Strategy
Finding
No written fundraising plan exists.
Recommendation
Draft a 12-month fundraising roadmap that outlines specific goals, target amounts, and timelines for campaigns.
Expected Impact
Increased organizational focus and predictable revenue streams.
Next Step
Hold a strategy session with leadership to define two primary fundraising goals for the coming year.
Recommended Resource
Nonprofit Fundraising Plan Template (e.g., Bloomerang)
Donor Diversification
Finding
The organization relies on one primary funding source.
Recommendation
Develop a balanced revenue mix by introducing small-dollar recurring giving programs and local corporate partnership outreach.
Expected Impact
Reduced financial vulnerability to the loss of a single funding stream.
Next Step
Research three potential local businesses for sponsorship or grant partnerships.
Recommended Resource
The Fundraising Authority Diversification Guide
Storytelling & Communications
Finding
Impact stories are shared only occasionally.
Recommendation
Implement a monthly 'impact newsletter' that highlights one specific success story of a program participant.
Expected Impact
Increased donor engagement and top-of-mind awareness among supporters.
Next Step
Create a content calendar to commit to one email update per month.
Recommended Resource
Storytelling for Nonprofits Workshop (e.g., Classy)
CRM & Donor Stewardship
Finding
There is no formal CRM system in place.
Recommendation
Adopt a low-cost, entry-level CRM to track donor data and communication history.
Expected Impact
Better retention of donors and more efficient stewardship processes.
Next Step
Evaluate free or low-cost CRM options like HubSpot for Nonprofits or Kindful.
Recommended Resource
Idealware Nonprofit CRM Comparison Report
Board & Leadership Engagement
Finding
The board is currently not engaged in fundraising activities.
Recommendation
Create a board 'fundraising toolkit' and provide training to empower board members to act as ambassadors.
Expected Impact
Expanded donor networks and increased fundraising capacity without full-time staff.
Next Step
Add a standing item to the next board meeting to discuss individual board member roles in fundraising.
Recommended Resource
BoardSource Fundraising Guide