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The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Organizational Self-Assessment Tool
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This short offline survey will help non-profits quickly assess the overall status of their organization through looking at its culture, human resources, financial planning, etc. The scoring is clear. On its website, the TCA has also put available other resources for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Texas and beyond. The resources cover six topic areas: Fundraising & Development, Programs & Exhibitions, Cultural Tourism, Marketing, Advocacy, Leadership Transitions, and Nonprofit Basics.
http://www.arts.state.tx.us/toolkit/nonprofit/templates/organizationalassess.pdfUnderstanding Organizational Success: A Self-Assessment Tool for Nonprofit Organizations - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMI)
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This comprehensive offline assessment tool will help any non-profit assess its performance with regard to the following areas: organizational philosophy (culture, mission, vision, etc.), leadership, governance, accountability, finance, technological expertise, etc. Instructions for completion and scoring are clear and some worksheets are provided.
http://www.cherith.com/association/Conference2004/NPAssessmentTool.pdf
