The Wheel of Nonprofit Success is a free, 10-minute self-assessment that scores your nonprofit across five pillars (People, Programs, Planning, Finances and Operations) and sends you a personalized report showing where you’re strong and what to fix first. It’s built on the same framework Altruist Partners has used to help more than 500 nonprofits in 28 countries raise more than $1 billion.
What you’ll get
- A score for each of the five pillars, so you can see at a glance which parts of your organization are thriving and which need attention.
- A visual breakdown of your strengths and gaps that you can share with your board and leadership team.
- Tailored recommendations to improve performance, grow revenue and lead with confidence.
How it works
- Answer 28 short questions about your organization. It takes under 10 minutes.
- Get your personalized report and pillar scores.
- Optional: review your results with an Altruist Partners expert in a free 30-minute call.
The five pillars we measure
- People
- Board, leadership and staff alignment, capacity and culture.
- Programs
- How clearly you define, deliver and measure your impact.
- Planning
- Whether you have an investment-grade plan that funders can say yes to.
- Finances
- Revenue mix, fundraising performance and sustainability.
- Operations
- The systems, data and accountability that turn plans into results.
Who it’s for
Executive directors, CEOs, board chairs and development leaders who want an objective read on their organization before they plan, hire, launch a campaign or approach major funders.
What leaders say
“The most effective, practical nonprofit guidance I’ve ever found.” Caryn Mathes, National Board of Directors, NPR
“The Altruist model led us to unprecedented growth and impact. Completely catalytic!” Janis Avery, CEO (ret.), Treehouse
Frequently asked questions
Is the nonprofit assessment really free?
Yes. The assessment and your personalized report are free, and you’re under no obligation.
How long does it take?
Under 10 minutes for 28 questions.
What happens after I finish?
You’ll receive your scores and recommendations. If you’d like, you can book a free 30-minute call to walk through the results with one of our experts.
How is this different from your full Performance Assessment?
The free assessment is a quick self-evaluation. Our full Performance Assessment is an expert-led engagement that analyzes about 50 variables, produces a Performance Index and gives detailed recommendations on teamwork, governance and fundraising, usually within a few weeks. See our consulting services.