Stewards Sustainability Assessment

What percentage of your current operating budget relies solely on traditional, passive donations?

0 - 25% (Highly diversified with earned revenue)

26 - 50% (Somewhat diversified)

51 - 75% (Heavily dependent on donations)

76 - 100% (Completely dependent on passive giving)

What percentage of your executive leader's week is currently spent on support-raising or chasing donations?

Less than 10% (Focus is on mission execution)

10% - 20% (Manageable but noticeable)

21% - 40% (Significant drain on leadership)

More than 40% (The perpetual fundraising treadmill)

Does your organization currently have marketable assets, expertise, or services that could be monetized to fund overhead?

Yes, we currently operate a highly profitable fee-for-service model

Yes, we supplement our budget this way but want to scale it

We likely have assets to monetize, but haven't started

No, we operate entirely on a traditional charity model

Do you have a documented, strategic plan to achieve 100% operational self-sufficiency within the next 3 to 5 years?

Yes, we are actively executing a funded transition plan

We have a vision for it, but lack the step-by-step blueprint

We've discussed it, but don't know where to start

No, we anticipate relying on donors indefinitely

How rigorously are your field programs vetted for long-term sustainability rather than temporary relief?

Extremely rigorous; we only fund self-sustaining infrastructure

We try, but sometimes fall back into funding 'band-aids'

We focus mostly on immediate relief without long-term plans

We do not formally vet programs for financial sustainability

How effectively is your organization leveraging the non-financial assets (Talent, Influence, Energy) of your donor base?

Highly effective; donors act as active venture partners

We have a volunteer program, but it's mostly operational

We rarely ask donors for anything other than money

How many months of cash reserves do you currently hold to protect against sudden donor fatigue or economic shifts?

More than 12 months of operating reserves

6 to 12 months of reserves

3 to 5 months of reserves

Less than 3 months (living hand-to-mouth)

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