This survey is designed to help organizations reflect on their current capacity and identify practical opportunities for growth. It provides a structured way to gather perspectives from multiple people across a team, creating a clearer picture of strengths, challenges, and priorities.
The survey is organized into a set of capacity elements, each representing an important area of organizational development. For each element, respondents are asked to assess where the organization currently sits using a ranking scale from Level 1 to Level 4, with higher levels reflecting more established or advanced practice.
The methodology is simple: by collecting responses from different stakeholders, the survey highlights patterns and shared perceptions, while also surfacing areas where views may differ. This creates a strong foundation for planning, discussion, and strategic decision-making.
This template is particularly useful for organizations that want to support learning, improve internal systems, strengthen delivery, or prepare for future growth. It can be used as part of a regular reflection cycle, during program development, or when working with partners and funders.
Ultimately, the value of this survey is that it turns individual insights into a collective understanding — helping organizations move from informal impressions to clear, actionable capacity-building priorities.
