Want to grow your impact?

Plant your mission in solid ground

Our 3-step nonprofit assessment:

Face-to-face meetings with stakeholders to understand your unique landscape.

Groundwork:

Comprehensive review of: Admin, Programs, Evaluation, Storytelling, and Fundraising.

Deep Dive:

A strategic report presented to your Board with clear, actionable recommendations.

Findings & Suggestions:

Assessment & Focus Areas

1. Admin & Finance Organizational foundation & leadership health

  • Governance, leadership, & decision-making effectiveness

  • Financial systems, sustainability, and risk exposure

  • Identifies operational gaps that limit clarity, consistency, or growth

2. ProgramsImpact clarity, delivery strength, and scale readiness

  • Program focus and alignment with real community needs

  • Team capacity, ownership, and delivery effectiveness

  • Readiness to grow impact without burnout or mission drift

3. Monitoring & EvaluationConfidence in results, learning, and accountability

  • Clarity of theory of change and intended outcomes

  • Systems for measuring outcomes, not just activity

  • Use of data and stories to drive learning and decisions

4. Communications & StorytellingSystem strength

  • Brand clarity and consistency across all channels

  • Strength of storytelling assets and core organizational narrative

  • Effectiveness of communication systems and audience engagement

5. Fundraising

  • Strength and diversity of current funding streams

  • Donor engagement, stewardship, and relationship management

  • Opportunities for sustainable growth aligned with vision

FAQ

How long does it take?

Typically 2 months to complete the assessment and report.

What is the cost?

$5,000. Half up front, and half upon delivery of the report.

Will this disrupt my team?

We act as a "fractional" extension of your team to solve problems, not create them.

What does a strategic report include?

We act as a "fractional" extension of your team to solve problems, not create them.

Is this worth it?

Board Member | Nonprofit Leader | Previous Clients

The greatest risk is the unknown. This objective, third-party assessment provides the structural clarity you need to fulfill your fiduciary duties. We identify hidden liabilities and high-leverage opportunities, ensuring your mission is protected by a "shell" of operational excellence and data-backed confidence.

Stop guessing and start growing. You’re already doing the work of three people; you don't need more "to-dos," you need a stronger foundation. We act as a fractional extension of your team to streamline your 5 Pillars, clearing the prickly administrative hurdles so you can focus on the mission-driven impact you actually signed up for.

Crandall Impact has been a lifesaver.They brought expertise, compassion, and a willingness to embrace our mission.Their work has saved us time and resources as we build capacity.
— Jim Copple, Owner, SAI