On the five-point scale in our grant readiness assessment, organizations exceptional (5) with mission and vision:

• Have mission and vision statements.
• All board members share a common understanding of the mission and vision statements and where the organization wants to be in five to ten years.
• The vision is embedded within the organization’s culture; and
• All major policy and strategy discussions include consideration of alignment with the organization’s mission and vision.

Download the complete grant readiness assessment here.