Start Small, Scale Thoughtfully

Before launching a major needs assessment, pilot your approach on a smaller scale. Even if you are doing a more targeted needs assessment, test your…

Engage Your Audience

Effective needs assessments involve the communities they aim to serve throughout every stage of the process. Begin by asking: Establishing early and ongoing dialogue builds…

Map Your Stakeholders

Stakeholder mapping is a strategic planning tool used to analyze relationships and identify gaps or opportunities that may affect progress toward a specific goal. As…