Amber Wynn Philanthrepreneur

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Does your organization have an IRS-approved tax-exempt designation? (Articles of Incorporation) *

Yes, I have my articles of incorporation.

No, I don't have them.

I'm not sure.

Is your tax-exempt status current and active? (not suspended) *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Do you have the most recent copy of your nonprofit organization's 990? *

Yes, I have them for last year.

No, I did not file last year.

I have never filed.

Do you have an annual budget?

(Check all that apply)

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I have a budget, but it has not been approved by the Board.

I have a budget that is approved by my Board of Directors.

I have a budget that is $150,000 or more.

The organization's Administrative costs do not exceed 25% of the total budget.

I do not have an annual budget.

Do you have Board of Directors?
(Check all that apply)

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I have a Board, but they are not active and do not fundraise.

I have an active and engaged board (brings in money and resources).

I have an odd number of voting board members.

I have a Board Roster listing current members' affiliations and expertise.

I have an established & enforced Board "Give/Get" policy.

I have Board Job Descriptions.

I have a Board Manual.

I have an established Board recruitment process.

I have Board Trainings and Development activities (at least once a year).

I have Directors & Officers Insurance.

I have Board minutes for every meeting.

Do you have a simple, action-oriented Mission Statement? *

Yes

No

I have a mission statement, but it's not simple or action-oriented.

Do you have a description of the programs and services your nonprofit provides? (Check all that apply) *

Yes, I have a detailed description of the Program(s).

No, I do not have a detailed description of my nonprofit's Program(s).

The description includes the Target Population (age, gender, socioeconomic status).

The description does not describe my nonprofit's Target Population.

The description includes Geographic area served.

The description does not provide the Geographic area my nonprofit serves.

The description includes Measurable Goals and Objectives (lists at least 3 each).

The description does not list Measurable Goals and Objectives (or lists less than 3).

The description lists the Frequency & Duration of program delivery.

The description does not list how Frequent or Long the program is offered.

The organization has a Tracking & Reporting system.

The organization does not have a Tracking & Reporting system.

Do you have a Statement of Need for your nonprofit? *

Yes

No

I'm not sure.

Do you have a description of the organization's history? *

Yes

No

I don't have a formally written section, maybe a few lines . . .

Is your organization affiliated with a National Organization? *

Yes

No

Yes, they govern us, but they don't support us financially.

Does your organization have an Executive Director who receives a salary? *

Yes

No (the Executive Director does not receive a salary).

The organization does not have an Executive Director (Board-run).

Does your organization have Paid Staff? *

Yes

No

They receive payment from fundraisers but aren't paid a regular salary.

Do you have Employee Job Descriptions? *

Yes

No

I have a few, but not descriptions for all the positions in the organization.

Do you have Employee Biographies? *

Yes

No

I have biographies for my Executive Team only.

I have biographies for the staff delivering direct services only.

Do you have an Employee Manual? *

Yes

No

I have some written guidelines, but not a complete Manual.

Do you have a Memorandum of Understanding? *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Does your organization have Liability Insurance? *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Does your organization have Liability Waivers? *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Is your organization's website Branded?
(Check all that apply)

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I have a professionally designed logo.

I do not have a logo/It is not professionally designed.

The website lists a Physical Address (where funders can visit).

The website does not have a physical address/I have a PO Box.

The website lists a Professional email extension (same name as company) e.g., amber@amberwynn.net

The nonprofit email extension is @yahoo, hotmail, gmail, aol, etc.

The nonprofit has a separate professional business telephone line.

The nonprofit telephone number is shared with my personal cell/landline.

The mission statement is prominently located on the website.

The mission statement is not on the website.

The website features Success Stories from clients, collaborators, volunteers, supporters, etc.

There are no success stories on the website.

The website features Engaging photos (demonstrating the programs/services in action).

There are no photos/the photos are staged (holding certificates).

Does your nonprofit have a Facebook account?
(Check all that apply)

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Yes

There is activity on the account at least once a week.

The nonprofit has 1,000 followers or more.

There has been no engagement on the account in the past 30+ days.

No

Does your nonprofit have a LinkedIn account?
(Check all that apply)

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Yes

There is activity on the account at least once a week.

The nonprofit has 1,000 followers or more.

There has been no engagement on the account in the past 30+ days.

No

Does your nonprofit have a Twitter account?
(Check all that apply)

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Yes

There is activity on the account at least once a week.

The nonprofit has 1,000 followers or more.

There has been no engagement on the account in the past 30+ days.

No

Does your nonprofit have an Instagram account?

(Check all that apply)

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Yes

There is activity on the account at least once a week.

The nonprofit has 1,000 followers or more.

There has been no engagement on the account in the past 30+ days.

No

Does your nonprofit have a YouTube account?

(Check all that apply)

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Yes

There is activity on the account at least once a week.

The nonprofit has 1,000 followers or more.

There has been no engagement on the account in the past 30+ days.

No

Does your organization have a Newsletter? (Check all that apply) *

Yes

The newsletter is printed and mailed.

The eNewsletter is electronic and distributed online.

The nonprofit has a readership of 1,000 or more.

No

Does your nonprofit have an online email marketing system? (Mail Chimp, Constant Contact, etc.) *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Does your nonprofit have a Strategic Fund Development Plan? *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Does your organization have diversified streams of revenue? (Check all that apply) *

We charge a Fee for Service

We have a Train the Trainer program.

We sell Branded Products.

We have Online Advertisers (YouTube, FB, etc.)

We have Affiliates.

We have Fundraisers (galas, events, product sales).

We have a Direct Mail Campaign.

We have Sponsorships.

We receive Donations/Gifts.

We have Grants.

We receive In-Kind Contributions.

Does your organization have an In-Kind Contribution Letter? *

Yes

No

I don't have a standardized letter, I kind of make them up as I go.

Does your organization have a Donor Acknowledgement Letter? *

Yes

No

I just give them my Tax ID number, no formal letter.

Does your organization have a Corporate Sponsor Package? *

Yes

No

I list funding levels on my website, I don't a formal package.

Does your organization have an Endowment Campaign? *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Does your organization have a Planned Giving Strategy? *

Yes

No

I don't know.

Does your organization have a Capital Fund Campaign? *

Yes

No

I don't know.

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Nonprofit Health Check Quiz

Nonprofit Health Check Quiz