Political Organization Capacity Assessment Form
Assess your organization’s structure, operations, and support needs using this capacity evaluation form.
Organization Profile
Organization Name
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Type of Political Organization
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Party
Campaign Committee
Advocacy Group
Coalition
Local Chapter
Other
Country/Region of Operation
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Years in Operation
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Leadership and Governance
How clear is the organization’s leadership structure?
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Very unclear
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very clear
10
1 is Very unclear, 10 is Very clear
How clear are the organization’s decision-making processes?
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Very unclear
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very clear
10
1 is Very unclear, 10 is Very clear
How effective are the board or committees in providing oversight and guidance?
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Not effective
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Highly effective
10
1 is Not effective, 10 is Highly effective
How clear is role and responsibility accountability across leadership?
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Very unclear
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very clear
10
1 is Very unclear, 10 is Very clear
Main leadership contact role/title
Operational Capacity Assessment
Operational Capacity Rating
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Rows
Not Established
Basic
Developing
Strong
Very Strong
Staffing
1
2
3
4
5
Volunteer Coordination
6
7
8
9
10
Communications
11
12
13
14
15
Fundraising Operations
16
17
18
19
20
Data Management
21
22
23
24
25
Field Organizing
26
27
28
29
30
Compliance Processes
31
32
33
34
35
Technology/Tools
36
37
38
39
40
Overall Operational Capacity
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Please Select
Not Established
Basic
Developing
Strong
Very Strong
Primary Area Needing Support or Improvement
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Key Operational Gaps
Operational Areas Requiring Immediate Attention
Staffing
Volunteer Coordination
Communications
Fundraising Operations
Data Management
Field Organizing
Compliance Processes
Technology/Tools
Other
Most Urgent Capacity Need
Staffing
Volunteer Coordination
Communications
Fundraising Operations
Data Management
Field Organizing
Compliance Processes
Technology/Tools
Other
Current Capacity Score
Not Established
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very Strong
10
1 is Not Established, 10 is Very Strong
Existing Strengths or Assets
Operational Support Requested
Strategic Priorities and Support Needs
Top 3 Priorities for the Next 6–12 Months
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Voter outreach and mobilization
Volunteer recruitment and retention
Leadership development and training
Coalition building and partnerships
Policy research and advocacy
Digital organizing and communications
Fundraising and resource development
Data and CRM systems improvement
Election readiness and campaign support
Other
Main Capacity-Building Support Needed
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Strategic planning support
Training for staff and volunteers
Digital organizing tools and support
Fundraising and grant development support
Data management and analysis support
Coalition and partnership development
Governance and leadership support
Campaign planning and execution support
Other
Additional Notes or Context
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