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Is Your Nonprofit Grant Ready?

Grant writing represents a massive opportunity for most nonprofits. However, not every nonprofit is ready to devote the time and effort required to research, submit, and secure grants. This quiz will help you know where your nonprofit stands!

Please be aware that some questions have more than one correct answer. Pick the answer that best explains where your nonprofit is right now. 

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Question 1 of 12

How long has your organization had nonprofit status with 501(c)(3) documentation?

A

We do not have 501(c)(3) status yet, and have not applied.

B

We have applied for 501(c)(3) status and are awaiting approval.

C

We do not have 501(c)(3) status, but we have an established fiscal sponsorship with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

D

0-3 Years

E

3-5 Years

F

5-10 Years

G

Over 10 Years

Question 2 of 12

How would you describe the bandwidth of your organization in terms of having time to pursue grants?

A

We're in total survival mode, and no one has a moment to spare.

B

We are busy, but at least one individual has some time to explore things like grants or fundraising.

C

We have someone who is able to dedicate some time weekly or monthly to pursue grants.

Question 3 of 12

Who keeps track of the finances for your organization?

A

We have not fully organized the finances yet.

B

An Executive Director keeps track of finances.

C

We pay someone (person or company) to manage our finances.

D

A Board Member.

Question 4 of 12

What is your organization's annual operating budget for this year?

A

We don't have an official budget.

B

Less than $50,000

C

$50,000-$250,000

D

$250,000-$1,000,000

E

Over $1,000,000

Question 5 of 12

Does your organization perform any type of audit?

A

No

B

We pay or ask an individual to look at things, and this individual is not a licensed CPA.

C

We have a licensed CPA review things yearly, but there isn't a formal audit system in place.

D

We have a formal, internal audit process.

E

We pay for an external audit.

Question 6 of 12

How many years of financial records does your organization have available? This would include tax returns and/or budgets. 

A

Zero - we are just starting out

B

1 year

C

2-4 years

D

5 years or more

Question 7 of 12

How are finances tracked at your nonprofit?

A

We are still working on our process.

B

Receipts are saved, but there is no additional tracking.

C

Excel Spreadsheet/Google Sheet.

D

Quickbooks or other bookkeeping software managed by someone within our organization.

E

Quickbooks or other bookkeeping software managed by someone external.

Question 8 of 12

What are your overall plans for the next few years? 

A

We're just trying to survive right now; we're not thinking ahead.

B

We are trying to fund the operating expenses we have (such a feeding and sheltering animals).

C

We have some projects or programs in mind for expansion.

D

We have at least one project or program that we want to add, and we know what we need to do to make it happen.

Question 9 of 12

What best describes your Board of Directors?

A

We don't have a Board of Directors.

B

We have a Board, but it is just the founders and/or Executive Directors.

C

We have a small board (4 people or fewer).

D

We have a fairly stable Board of more than 4 people that could be more involved.

E

We have a stable board of passionate and engaged community members.

Question 10 of 12

Does your organization have any policies?

A

We do not have written policies at this time.

B

We have a euthanasia policy.

C

We have a spay/neuter/gelding policy.

D

We have an adoption policy.

E

We have several of the policies listed above.

F

We have policies, but none of the ones listed.

Question 11 of 12

How do you track your animals?

A

We do not have a system in place.

B

Physical record (journal, ledger, etc.)

C

Spreadsheet/Google Sheet

D

Software or online portal (ShelterLuv, Shelter Animals Count, Petstablished, etc.)

E

This does not apply to our organization.

Question 12 of 12

Did your organization create an annual report for the last calendar year?

A

Yes - PDF or similar

B

Yes - Website or Social Media Post

C

No

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