Fundraising Readiness Scorecard

Tick every statement in each section that is genuinely true for your organisation right now, not what you're working towards. Your score updates as you go.

Section 1: Income Diversity

We have at least three distinct income streams (e.g. grants, earned income, donations, trading)

No single funder or income source accounts for more than 40% of our total income

We have at least some earned income (ticket sales, hires, training, merchandise, contracts)

We have actively explored income diversification in the last 12 months

Section 2: Funder Relationships

We have an up-to-date list of current and potential funders relevant to our work

We have an existing relationship with at least one funder we haven't yet applied to

We communicate with our funders beyond application and reporting deadlines

We know what our key funders' priorities are for the next funding cycle

Section 3: Application Readiness

We have an up-to-date case for support document we can adapt for applications

We have recent evidence of impact that is specific, measurable and compelling

We know which funding deadlines are coming up in the next six months

We have successfully submitted at least one funding application in the last 18 months

Section 4: Strategic Clarity

We have a clear organisational strategy that covers the next two to three years

We can articulate our unique value and impact in two or three sentences

Our fundraising goals are aligned with our organisational strategy

Our board understands and can speak to our case for support

Section 5: Internal Capacity

There is a named person responsible for fundraising in our organisation

We have a system for tracking funding applications, deadlines and outcomes

We have dedicated time available each week to work on fundraising

We have access to the skills needed to write a strong funding application

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