Grey Matter Diagnostic
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Faith-Based Nonprofit Assessment

The Grey Matter
Diagnostic

A candid snapshot of where your organization stands — and what stands between you and greater mission impact.

5 min
To complete
5
Dimensions
100+
Yrs experience
1Profile
2Financial
3Revenue
4Fundraising
5Strategy
Results
Step 1 of 5
Organization Profile
Tell us about your organization. Fields marked * are required. All others are optional — enter what you have and leave the rest blank.
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Accountability & Accreditation

ECFA accreditation is the primary trust standard for faith-based nonprofits and directly affects credibility with major donors and institutional funders.

G1631 Engagement Lead

Select the Group 1631 team member who referred or introduced this diagnostic.

Step 2 of 5
Financial Health
All fields are optional — enter what you have readily available. Blank fields are simply excluded from your benchmark comparison. Round numbers are fine.
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Revenue Channels
All fields are optional. Enter approximate annual revenue for channels that apply to your organization — annual totals, not monthly. Leave blank any channels that don't exist or aren't known. We'll calculate revenue diversification from whatever you enter.
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Step 4 of 5
Fundraising & Donor Development
Answer as many or as few as you like. Unanswered questions are treated as neutral in the scoring. Select the option that most honestly describes the organization's current reality.
Step 5 of 5
Marketing, Technology & Strategy
Again, answer what you know — skip what you don't. The integration question below is the single most impactful item in this section.
The Integration Gap — The Hidden Performance Killer
When fundraising, marketing, and technology operate as one unified strategy, nonprofits consistently see higher donor retention, lower acquisition costs, and stronger revenue growth. Most organizations have them completely siloed and don't realize the cost.
Strategic Planning
Grey Matter Diagnostic Results
out of 100

Financial Benchmark Detail

Your metrics compared to published sector standards. Sources: Charity Navigator (Encompass), BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Nonprofit Finance Fund, AFP Fundraising Effectiveness Project, ECFA.
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Grey Matter Analysis — Full Report

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About Our Benchmarks & Methodology

Charity Navigator Rates 230,000+ nonprofits using the Encompass Rating System — four beacons covering Accountability & Finance, Impact & Results, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability. Program expense benchmark updated to 70%+ in 2023. Program expense ratio · Operating expense ratio
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability — the benchmark framework used by major foundations and institutional funders nationwide. Fundraising efficiency · Admin + FR % of revenue
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) Annual State of the Nonprofit Sector survey — the definitive source for nonprofit liquidity and reserve standards. Cash on hand · Revenue diversification
AFP Fundraising Effectiveness Project Annual analysis of 100M+ donor records across thousands of organizations — the gold standard for donor retention benchmarks. Donor retention rate
ECFA — Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability The primary accreditation standard for faith-based nonprofits. 2,700+ member organizations. Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship ground board governance, financial transparency, and fundraising integrity in biblical principles. Board governance · Financial oversight · Fundraising integrity
M+R Benchmarks Study Annual digital performance study covering 200+ nonprofit organizations of all sizes and mission areas. Email open rate · Digital performance
Bloomerang Research Research drawn from 20,000+ nonprofit customers on monthly giving performance and donor lifetime value patterns. Monthly giving · Donor lifetime value
Important Notice: The Grey Matter Diagnostic is designed for illustrative and educational purposes only. Scores, narratives, and gap analyses are generated from publicly available sector benchmarks and are intended to prompt strategic conversation — not to serve as a definitive financial, legal, or organizational assessment. Results will vary based on the accuracy of inputs provided and the specific context of your organization. This tool does not constitute financial, legal, accounting, or management consulting advice. Benchmarks are general guidelines established by third-party research organizations and may not reflect the specific circumstances of every faith-based nonprofit. Group 1631 recommends consulting with qualified advisors before making significant organizational or financial decisions. © 2004–2026 Group 1631 and Executive Advisory Partners. All rights reserved.