10 questions to ask TO SURVIVE
- Are the services provided by this organisation tackling critical needs brought about by COVID-19?
- Are these needs likely to extend beyond the immediate crisis?
- Are other organisations or agencies providing for these needs in this community or area?
- Has the organisation undertaken a needs assessment to determine how, specifically, to respond to the needs that are emerging?
- Has the CEO, Board and staff team worked together to develop an appropriate strategy and decision-making framework to enable the organisation to respond quickly and effectively?
- Are the solutions they have identified cost effective and suitable for the changing operating environment?
- Have government schemes and support been utilised to best effect? What level of reserves does the organisation have? How long can it function
- How much does it need to operate and to meet the changing needs?
- Does the organisation have and existing funder base it can turn to for emergency support?
- Has the organisation considered opportunities for collaboration and partnerships that could help it in the longer term?