Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a nonprofit's theory of change?

Accepted Answer

A narrative explaining how and why activities lead to desired long-term outcomes

Answer

A theory of change articulates the causal pathway from an organization's work to the social change it aims to achieve.

Question 2

Environmental scanning in nonprofit strategic planning involves:

Accepted Answer

Assessing external trends and forces that may impact the organization

Answer

Environmental scanning examines political, economic, social, technological, and competitive factors in the external landscape.

Question 3

A nonprofit's vision statement differs from its mission statement in that the vision describes:

Accepted Answer

The ideal future state the organization works toward

Answer

The vision statement paints a picture of the desired future, while the mission explains what the organization does today to get there.

Question 4

Which planning tool uses a one-page summary of an organization's most critical strategic priorities?

Accepted Answer

Balanced scorecard

Answer

The balanced scorecard condenses key strategic objectives and performance metrics across multiple dimensions into a concise management tool.

Question 5

When a nonprofit conducts a capacity assessment, what is the primary goal?

Accepted Answer

To identify internal strengths and gaps that affect mission delivery

Answer

A capacity assessment reveals where the organization is strong and where it needs investment to fulfill its mission more effectively.

Nonprofit Practice Test