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Model Health Checklist

A 2-minute self-assessment to evaluate if your NGO model is clearly communicated to funders and stakeholders.

What You'll Assess

This checklist helps you diagnose 10 critical dimensions of model communication. Use it to identify gaps between how you think your model is understood and how stakeholders actually perceive it.

Problem-Solution Clarity

Can stakeholders immediately understand what problem you solve and how?

Model Articulation

Is your theory of change explicit, or buried in jargon?

Impact Translation

Do you translate field stories into funder-friendly metrics?

Operational Transparency

Can funders see how money flows into outcomes?

Stakeholder Mapping

Have you identified who needs to understand your model—and tailored communication accordingly?

Evidence Base

Do you cite data, research, or case studies to validate your approach?

Scalability Signal

Does your model communicate how it can grow beyond current operations?

Narrative Cohesion

Do your pitch deck, website, and proposals tell the same story?

Funder Readiness

Are you equipped to answer the 'why this approach?' question in 2 minutes or less?

Feedback Loops

Do you show how community input shapes your model evolution?

Download the Checklist

Get the PDF checklist with yes/no questions for each dimension. Takes 2 minutes to complete, gives you immediate clarity on where your model communication needs work.

No email required • Instant download • 2-page PDF

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Skip the manual work. Our Website Analyzer uses AI to audit your NGO website across these same dimensions and sends you a detailed Communication Smoothness Score in 5 minutes.

Use the Checklist If:

  • You want a quick self-guided assessment
  • You're evaluating your entire model (not just website)
  • You prefer offline/printable resources
  • You want to benchmark before/after improvements

Use the Analyzer If:

  • You want AI-powered, automated insights
  • You're specifically auditing your website communication
  • You want a detailed report with specific recommendations
  • You're ready to share your URL for analysis

🔒 This checklist is a free resource. We don't track downloads or require your email. Use it to get started on your own.