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Impact Readiness Scorecard & Certification

Discover How Ready Your Organization Is to Scale Its Impact

Scaling impact isn’t just about working harder — it’s about being prepared, strategic, and intentional. The Impact Readiness Scorecard is a free, interactive tool designed to help nonprofits, social enterprises, and mission-driven small businesses evaluate how prepared they are to grow their reach and deepen their community impact.

Introducing Impact Grading: Transparency That Builds Trust

Inspired by public health inspection grades, we are developing a transparent grading system that evaluates how organizations manage their finances — especially the balance between funds spent directly on mission work versus administrative and operational costs.

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This objective grading system helps:

  • Showcase financial stewardship and impact efficiency

  • Identify areas to improve governance and transparency

  • Strengthen trust with funders, partners, and community stakeholders

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How the Grading System Works

Using data gathered from your Outreach Hub activities, financial reports, and impact tracking, we calculate a comprehensive score reflecting:

  • Mission Spend Ratio: Percentage of budget directly invested in programs and community services

  • Financial Health: Stability and management of organizational funds

  • Outreach & Impact: Breadth and depth of community engagement and program effectiveness

  • Governance Practices: Board involvement, policies, and transparency measures

Confidential, Supportive, and Action-Oriented

To respect organizational sensitivities, initial grades and detailed reports are shared privately with each organization, along with tailored recommendations for improvement. This grading is part of our Impact Certification Program designed to help you grow stronger, more effective, and more credible.

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​Impact Certification Program

The Certification Program offers organizations the opportunity to:

  • Receive a formal certification based on their Impact Readiness and Grading scores

  • Earn badges and awards that validate their commitment to transparency and impact excellence

  • Use certification to boost credibility with funders, partners, and the public

  • Access exclusive resources, coaching, and community networks to support continuous improvement

 

Certification is a powerful way to demonstrate your organization’s accountability, attract funding, and inspire community confidence.

How to Get Started

  • Take the free Impact Readiness Scorecard assessment to receive your initial score and insights.

  • Join the Certification Program to access the grading system and receive your detailed financial stewardship report.

  • Use the tailored recommendations and resources to enhance your impact and governance.

  • Earn certification and proudly display your badge to showcase your commitment to excellence.

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Ready to Discover Your Readiness and Earn Your Certification?

Start your free assessment today and take the first step toward scaling your impact with confidence and transparency.

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