For Purpose
Capacity Assessment

The problemKnowing something's not working, but not where to start.

Find the gaps before a funder does.

A guided self-assessment across the six areas every nonprofit runs on. In about 15 minutes you'll know your strengths, your gaps, and where to start.

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Example
What happens with your results

Answer, strengthen, show it.

1

Answer

30 questions across six pillars, one per screen. Staff review your answers before your score is final.

Pillar 4 of 6 · DevelopmentWe have a documented fundraising plan with diversified revenue streams.A solid plan, moderately diversified funding.
2

Strengthen

Your lowest pillars come with matched Akademia courses. Finishing one earns a certificate that counts toward your Capacity tier.

Learning path · 3 coursesGovernance Essentials
  1. Governance Basics Launch
  2. Board Oversight in Practice Grow
  3. Strategic Governance & Risk Scale
3

Show it

Your Capacity tier appears on your public profile for funders and partners. Your answers stay private to your organization and staff reviewers.

Public profileExample Youth Alliance
Capacity · Tier 3 of 5Verified
Shown next to your Trust score, which is earned separately through verification, delivery and endorsements.
The six pillars
LegalGovernanceFinanceDevelopmentPeople and culturePrograms and systems
What you get

Know exactly where to start, and how to grow.

A score you can track

A capacity score and a tier you can watch improve over time.

Your three weakest areas

Explained in plain language, without jargon.

A short action plan

With Akademia courses and Aurora ready to help with each step.

Fair to your organization

Questions that don't fit you can be marked "Not applicable" and won't count against you.

Your results stay yours.

Only you and the people you invite from your organization see them.

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