Next Level Nonprofit Pre-Survey

Welcome! Tell us about your starting point and what you hope to achieve. We'll reference your answers through the course and see what progress you made at the end.

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* 1. How confident are you to doing this board-related action?

	Not confident at all	Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Confident. I can do this.
Explain the connection between your MISSION and the larger LANDSCAPE in which you are working.	Explain the connection between your MISSION and the larger LANDSCAPE in which you are working. Not confident at all	Explain the connection between your MISSION and the larger LANDSCAPE in which you are working. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Explain the connection between your MISSION and the larger LANDSCAPE in which you are working. Confident. I can do this.
Describe two key elements in your board member JOB DESCRIPTION.	Describe two key elements in your board member JOB DESCRIPTION. Not confident at all	Describe two key elements in your board member JOB DESCRIPTION. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Describe two key elements in your board member JOB DESCRIPTION. Confident. I can do this.
Explain your BOARD RECRUITMENT STRATEGY.	Explain your BOARD RECRUITMENT STRATEGY. Not confident at all	Explain your BOARD RECRUITMENT STRATEGY. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Explain your BOARD RECRUITMENT STRATEGY. Confident. I can do this.
Describe three key elements of an EFFECTIVE BOARD MEETING.	Describe three key elements of an EFFECTIVE BOARD MEETING. Not confident at all	Describe three key elements of an EFFECTIVE BOARD MEETING. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Describe three key elements of an EFFECTIVE BOARD MEETING. Confident. I can do this.
Name one way ANY board member can RAISE MONEY (even the most reluctant!).	Name one way ANY board member can RAISE MONEY (even the most reluctant!). Not confident at all	Name one way ANY board member can RAISE MONEY (even the most reluctant!). Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Name one way ANY board member can RAISE MONEY (even the most reluctant!). Confident. I can do this.

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* 2. How confident are you to doing this FINANCE-related action?

	Not confident at all	Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Confident. I can do this.
Explain your organization’s financial snapshot using your BALANCE SHEET.	Explain your organization’s financial snapshot using your BALANCE SHEET. Not confident at all	Explain your organization’s financial snapshot using your BALANCE SHEET. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Explain your organization’s financial snapshot using your BALANCE SHEET. Confident. I can do this.
Explain the work of your organization using your INCOME STATEMENT.	Explain the work of your organization using your INCOME STATEMENT. Not confident at all	Explain the work of your organization using your INCOME STATEMENT. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Explain the work of your organization using your INCOME STATEMENT. Confident. I can do this.
Name one way to stay COMPLIANT with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State.	Name one way to stay COMPLIANT with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State. Not confident at all	Name one way to stay COMPLIANT with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Name one way to stay COMPLIANT with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State. Confident. I can do this.
Explain to a for-profit person how nonprofit GIVING rules are different from running a business.	Explain to a for-profit person how nonprofit GIVING rules are different from running a business. Not confident at all	Explain to a for-profit person how nonprofit GIVING rules are different from running a business. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Explain to a for-profit person how nonprofit GIVING rules are different from running a business. Confident. I can do this.
Identify key steps in oversight to AVOID FRAUD.	Identify key steps in oversight to AVOID FRAUD. Not confident at all	Identify key steps in oversight to AVOID FRAUD. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Identify key steps in oversight to AVOID FRAUD. Confident. I can do this.

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* 3. How confident are you to doing this LAW-related action?

	Not confident at all	Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Confident. I can do this.
Explain the different between your ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION and your BYLAWS.	Explain the different between your ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION and your BYLAWS. Not confident at all	Explain the different between your ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION and your BYLAWS. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Explain the different between your ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION and your BYLAWS. Confident. I can do this.
Describe the opportunities and challenges that come with IRS 501(c)(3) approval.	Describe the opportunities and challenges that come with IRS 501(c)(3) approval. Not confident at all	Describe the opportunities and challenges that come with IRS 501(c)(3) approval. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Describe the opportunities and challenges that come with IRS 501(c)(3) approval. Confident. I can do this.
Name one compliance-related action a nonprofit needs to take to SOLICIT MONEY.	Name one compliance-related action a nonprofit needs to take to SOLICIT MONEY. Not confident at all	Name one compliance-related action a nonprofit needs to take to SOLICIT MONEY. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Name one compliance-related action a nonprofit needs to take to SOLICIT MONEY. Confident. I can do this.
Categorize your people as exempt/non-exempt and staff/ non-staff for EMPLOYMENT compliance.	Categorize your people as exempt/non-exempt and staff/ non-staff for EMPLOYMENT compliance. Not confident at all	Categorize your people as exempt/non-exempt and staff/ non-staff for EMPLOYMENT compliance. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Categorize your people as exempt/non-exempt and staff/ non-staff for EMPLOYMENT compliance. Confident. I can do this.
Name what INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY your organization owns.	Name what INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY your organization owns. Not confident at all	Name what INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY your organization owns. Somewhat confident. (I could at least start.)	Name what INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY your organization owns. Confident. I can do this.