Fundraising readiness checklist

Before you launch your next campaign, ask yourself: Is your nonprofit actually ready to fundraise?

This free checklist helps you assess your readiness across 5 critical areas—team alignment, legal compliance, strategy, infrastructure, and audience. Each section includes specific, actionable items you can check off, plus a final readiness score to reveal your biggest gaps.

Whether you’re a brand-new nonprofit or an established org looking to tighten up your systems, this checklist gives you a clear picture of what’s working and what needs attention before you ask for your next dollar.