Begin the Assessment Learn About the Commons Section A: Organizational Identity & MissionUnderstanding who you are, who you serve, and the mission that drives your organization.Organization Name(Required)Organization Type(Required)ChurchNonprofit OrganizationBusiness/ CompanyEducational InstitutionCommunity InitiativeOtherPrimary Contact Name(Required)Position/ Role(Required)Lead PastorExecutive PastorYouth PastorExecutive DirectorFounderPresident/ CEOBusiness OwnerProgram DirectorBoard MemberBoard ChairCommunity LeaderPrimary Contact Email(Required) Primary Contact Phone Contact #(Required)Briefly describe your organization's primary mission and who it seeks to serve.(Required)Describe your organization’s vision for serving your community?(Required)How are your organization's core values reflected in its culture, leadership, and community engagement efforts?(Required)Has anything in the past five years significantly impacted the culture, direction, or priorities of your organization?Section B: Community Engagement & ImpactExploring how your organization currently serves and influences the broader community.How would you describe your organization's impact on the community over the past three years?(Required)TransformationalSignificantModerateEmergingLimitedUnsureOtherPlease Explain Your ResponseDescribe any initiatives your organization has launched during the past five years to address community needs.(Required)Which community needs does your organization currently address? Youth & Young Adult Development Family Strengthening Education & Workforce Development Housing & Basic Needs Mental Health & Recovery Support Spiritual Formation Community Connection & Belonging Economic Opportunity Senior Adult Support Other What is your organization best known for within the community?(Required)How frequently does your organization engage with other community leaders to discuss shared challenges or opportunities?FrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverPlease describe any collaborative conversations or partnerships.Does your organization intentionally allocate resources toward community engagement efforts?Yes, annuallyYes, occasionallyPrimarily volunteer drivenNot currentlyPlease elaborate if desired.What do you believe are the greatest unmet needs within your community? Youth & Young Adult Development Family Strengthening & Support Education & Workforce Readiness Housing & Basic Needs Mental Health & Recovery Support Economic Opportunity & Financial Stability Leadership Development Spiritual Formation & Faith Development Community Connection & Belonging Other Please elaborate if desired.Section C: Collaboration & Ecosystem ReadinessUnderstanding your organization's experience with partnerships, collaboration, and collective impact initiatives.How would you describe your organization's current level of collaboration with other organizations?Extensive CollaborationActive CollaborationOccasional CollaborationLimited CollaborationNo Formal CollaborationPlease elaborate if desired.Which types of organizations do you currently collaborate with?(Required) Churches Nonprofit Organizations Businesses Schools/ Educational Institutions Government Agencies Community Collations Foundations/ Funding Other What have been the greatest benefits of collaboration for your organization? Expanded Community Impact Shared Resources Increased Visibility Leadership Development Access to Expertise Funding Opportunities Volunteer Engagement Stronger Community Relationships Other Please elaborate if desired.What challenges have you experienced when collaborating with other organizations? Differing Priorities Communication Challenges Lack of Time Resource Challenges Leadership Turnover Competition for Funding Unclear Expectation Limited Experience with Collaboration No Significant Challenges Other Please elaborate if desired.How open is your organization to exploring new collaborative opportunities?Very OpenOpenSomewhat OpenUnsureNot Currently InterestedWhich collaborative opportunities would be most valuable to your organization? Leadership Development Strategic Planning Support Community Impact Initiatives Resource Sharing Partnership Development Volunteer Development Youth & Young Adult Initaitives Business & Workforce Development Peer Learning Networks Other In your view, what role should collaboration play in creating healthier and more flourishing communities?(Required)Section D: Generational FlourishingExploring how youth and young adults are being developed, empowered, and equipped to flourish.To what degree does your organization intentionally invest in youth and young adults?Core Organizational PrioritySignificant PriorityModerate PriorityEmerging PriorityLimited PriorityNot Currently a FocusWhich age groups does your organization currently serve? Children (0–11) Youth (12-18) Young Adults (19-29) Adults (30-64) Senior Adults (65+) We Serve All Ages How does your organization currently engage youth and young adults? Leadership Development Mentoring Volunteer Opportunities Workforce Development Educational Support Faith Formation/ Spiritual Development Community Service Opportunities Entrepreneurial Initiatives We Currently Have Limited Engagement Other Please elaborate if desired.How would you rate your organization's effectiveness in developing future leaders?Highly EffectiveEffectiveModerately EffectiveDevelopingLimitedUnsureWhich leadership development opportunities does your organization currently provide? Formal Mentoring Leadership Training Internship Roles Volunteer Leadership Roles Coaching Peer Learning Groups Board or Team Service No Formal Leadership Development Opportunities Other What do you believe are the greatest barriers preventing youth and young adults from flourishing in your community? Lack of Positive Mentors Limited Economic Opportunity Mental Health Challenges Lack of Purpose or Direction Educational Barriers Family Instability Social Isolation Limited Leadership Opportunities Spiritual Disconnection Other Please elaborate if desired.In your view, what does it mean for a young person to flourish?(Required)How important is it that organizations work together to help the next generation flourish?EssentialVery ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot a Current PrioritySection E: Organizational Assets & CapacityIdentifying resources, facilities, expertise, relationships, and strengths that may contribute to greater impact.Which assets best describe your organization? Meeting Space/ Facilities Training or Educational Resources Volunteers Staff Expertise Community Relationships Mentoring Capacity Financial Resources Business Partnerships Marketing/ Communication Resources Other Please elaborate if desired.What would you consider your organization's greatest strengths? Leadership Community Trust Volunteer Engagement Strategic Planning Program Development Fund Raising Relationship Building Innovation Youth Development Collaboration Other Please elaborate if desired.How would you rate your organization's current capacity to expand its impact?Very Strong CapacityStrong CapacityModerate CapacityLimited CapacityVery Limited CapacityWhich resources does your organization currently have available to support collaborative efforts? Meeting Space Training Capacity Volunteer Team Subject Matter Capacity Community Connections Mentoring Capacity Event Support Financial Support Administrative Support Other What specialized expertise or experience does your organization possess that could benefit other organizations?(Required)How would you describe your organization's leadership capacity?ExceptionalStrongDevelopingLimitedUnsureDoes your organization currently mentor, coach, or support other organizations or leaders?RegularlyOccasionallyRarelyNot CurrentlyOptional Follow-Up Please describe.If invited into a collaborative ecosystem such as the Agents of Flourishing Commons, what resources, expertise, or strengths would your organization be most excited to contribute?(Required)Section F: Future Opportunities & ChallengesUnderstanding barriers, unmet needs, growth opportunities, and future aspirations.What are the greatest challenges currently facing your organization? Funding & Financial Stability Volunteer Recruitment & Development Leadership Development Staff Capacity Strategic Planning Community Awareness Partnership Development Youth & Young Adult Development Program Growth Organizational Stability Other Optional Follow-Up Please elaborate if desired.Which opportunities are you most excited about over the next three to five years? Expanding Community Impact Developing New Partnerships Leadership Development Youth & Young Adult Initiatives Workforce Development Program Expansion Organizational Growth Increased Community Collaboration Resource Development Other Optional Follow-Up Please elaborate if desired.How confident are you in your organization's ability to achieve its long-term vision?Extremely ConfidentVery ConfidentModerately ConfidentSomewhat ConfidentUncertainWhich areas would be most valuable for your organization to receive support, coaching, or collaborative assistance? Strategic Planning Leadership Development Board Development Community Engagement Partnership Development Youth & Young Adult Initiatives Volunteer Development Organizational Stability Fund Raising & Resource Development Other What is one significant goal your organization hopes to accomplish within the next three years?(Required)What barriers currently stand in the way of achieving that goal? Funding Limitations Staff Capacity Volunteer Capacity Leadership Development Limited Partnerships Lack of Community Awareness Strategic Planning Challenges Resource Constraints Economic Conditions Other Optional Follow-Up Please elaborate if desired.In your view, what would greater community flourishing look like in your community over the next decade?(Required)Section G: Agents of Flourishing Commons AlignmentExploring readiness for collaboration, shared stewardship, and participation in a broader flourishing ecosystem.Prior to this assessment, how familiar were you with the Agents of Flourishing Commons? Very Familiar Somewhat Familiar Limited Familiarity Not Familiar What most interests you about the Agents of Flourishing Commons? Collaboration Opportunities Leadership Development Community Impact Initiatives Resource Sharing Strategic Partnerships Learning from Other Organizations Generational Flourishing Initiatives Access to New Ideas and Innovation Other Optional Follow-Up Please elaborate if desired.In your own words, what does community flourishing mean to your organization?(Required)In your own words, what does community flourishing mean to your organization? Lasting community transformation is strengthened when organizations work together toward shared outcomes.Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeHow willing would your organization be to contribute its resources, expertise, relationships, or experience to help other organizations succeed?Very WillingWillingSomewhat WillingUnsureNot Currently WillingWhat unique perspective, experience, or contribution could your organization bring to a collaborative network focused on community and generational flourishing?(Required)Would you be interested in learning more about participation in the Agents of Flourishing Commons?YesMaybeNot at This TimeUse the space below to highlight any additional information that may serve helpful in our team’s assessment of your current community impact and readiness to expand this impact?(Required)Final Acknowledgement(Required) I Understand I understand that completion of this assessment is intended to help determine organizational alignment and identify opportunities for future collaboration. Participation in the Agents of Flourishing Commons is based on shared values, collaborative readiness, and alignment with the mission and purpose of the Commons.
