This document provides a checklist for an organization to assess its readiness for a fundraising campaign. It contains 20 statements about an organization's infrastructure, leadership, planning, public image, and major donors. For each statement, the organization is asked to circle a number from 0 to 5 to indicate whether the statement represents a serious problem, goal, or is already completed. The checklist is intended to help an organization evaluate strengths and weaknesses before launching a campaign.

1. Are You Ready For a Campaign?
Circle a number for each statement:
0 = Serious problem exists, 5 = Goal completed
1. Our organization meets all legal/ethical requirements to engage in fundraising activities.0 1 2 3 4 5
2. Our organization has a solid infrastructure. 0 1 2 3 4 5
3. Our organization is financially stable. 0 1 2 3 4 5
4. Our Board President/Chair is recognized as a strong, able community leader. 0 1 2 3 4 5
5. Our Board has good structure and is functioning well. 0 1 2 3 4 5
6. Our Board has reached consensus on the campaign plan and goal. 0 1 2 3 4 5
7. Our Board is willing to work on the campaign. 0 1 2 3 4 5
8. Our CEO is a leader who will help promote the campaign. 0 1 2 3 4 5
9. Our CEO is experienced and respected in the community. 0 1 2 3 4 5
10. Our staff has enough experience and knowledge in the field of fundraising. 0 1 2 3 4 5
11. Our staff has enough time to work on the campaign. 0 1 2 3 4 5
12. A long-range plan with written goals is in place. 0 1 2 3 4 5
13. A strong development program is in place. 0 1 2 3 4 5
14. A marketing and publicity plan is in place. 0 1 2 3 4 5
15. Our organization serves a real need in the community. 0 1 2 3 4 5
16. The consumers of our organization think highly of our programs. 0 1 2 3 4 5
17. Our organization has a high public image. 0 1 2 3 4 5
18. There are individuals who could give 10% of the campaign goal if they desire to do so. 0 1 2 3 4 5
19. Our top 100 donors have been identified and cultivated. 0 1 2 3 4 5
20. Our campaign initiative is innovative, exciting, ambitious, and worthy of support. 0 1 2 3 4 5