Organizational Gap Analysis

Use the template below in consultation with your brain trust to help identify and create the systems and resources to support you and your organization through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

To get started, consider the following questions for each of the areas:

Present State: What can you name about your current situation? Remember: stick with the facts, rather than stories.

You may write down statements like:

• Board has not met to create a revised strategy in response to the pandemic.
• Staff members are dropping deadlines and missing team meetings.
• Mission is highly relevant and our work is in more demand than ever.
• Cash is sufficient to carry expenses through the end of the quarter.

Ideal State: What is your ideal for this area or situation? Remember: think about what you’d really like to make happen, don’t be limited by existing ways of doing things. 

You may write down statements like:

• Board executive committee and leadership team meet weekly to create a responsive plan 
• Staff members are aware of what each other is doing and what their individual concerns are. They update each other with daily check-in’s and discuss mission-related wins and areas where they need support. 
• Clients report a high level of satisfaction.
• Fundraising events shift to online and meet or exceed revenue goals.