What’s Your Ops Survival Stage?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How is your team’s work managed?
- A.
  It’s all in my head
- B.
  We have some processes, but they change constantly
- C.
  We have a few things written down
- D.
  We’re mostly systematized
2.
If someone left your org tomorrow…
- A.
  Total panic
- B.
  We’d scramble, but survive
- C.
  We’d patch it together
- D.
  Smooth handoff — we’re prepared
3.
How ready are you for your next audit or compliance check?
- A.
  What prep?
- B.
  We know what’s missing
- C.
  We’ve survived one
- D.
  We’re always ready
4.
How do you onboard new hires or volunteers?
- A.
  I wing it every time
- B.
  I copy/paste old emails
- C.
  We have a rough checklist
- D.
  It’s a system that works
5.
How do you track roles and responsibilities?
- A.
  In my brain
- B.
  Sticky notes and emails
- C.
  Shared doc or spreadsheet
- D.
  Clear structure and written system

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Survival Mode
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You’re holding it all together with memory, hustle, and hope.If you step away, it all stops.What’s breaking down:Nothing is documented. Everything lives in your head.Onboarding means a rushed info-dump and constant questions.Delegation feels impossible because no one knows what you know.You’re stuck rebuilding the same tasks every single week.What you need:A quick way to get even one process out of your head and onto paper — without adding more to your plate.The fix:The SOP Starter Kit is built for this exact stage. It helps you capture one repeatable task, stop guessing, and finally create something that doesn’t depend on you.
2.
Duct Tape Ops
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Your systems exist — barely. They’re patched together with duct tape and good intentions.Everyone’s winging it, which means mistakes, confusion, and wasted hours.What’s breaking down:Processes change every time you repeat themPolicies are missing, unclear, or buried in someone’s inboxEveryone has their own way of doing things — and it showsWhen something goes wrong, you’re still the safety netWhat you need:A reliable way to make your systems consistent — so things get done right without you hovering.The fix:The Nonprofit Setup Pro Toolkit helps you move from “winging it” to having reliable systems that stick.Instead of patching things together, you’ll get clear templates, tools, and docs that make the work predictable — and free up your headspace to actually lead.
3.
Building Systems
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You’ve started building systems, but they’re still too fragile — and too dependent on you.You’re scaling, but your operations aren’t keeping up.What’s breaking down:SOPs are scattered or incomplete, no single source of truthSystems aren’t followed the same way every timeNew hires stall without constant explanationsDecisions and fixes still depend on youWhat you need:A way to make your systems stick — so they work without you being in the middle of everything.The fix:The Nonprofit Startup Essentials Course is designed for this stage. It helps you turn scattered processes into a clear, repeatable system your team can actually follow. You’ll get step-by-step lessons, practical templates, and a framework built to grow with your organization.
4.
Ready to Scale
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You’ve built strong systems — but growth is already testing the seams.If you don’t reinforce them now, the cracks will widen fast.What’s breaking down:Your team leans too hard on youMissing documentation slows everyone downNew people aren’t onboarded consistentlySmall friction points snowball into big delaysWhat you need:A framework that stress-tests your operations before growth breaks them — so you can scale without sliding back into chaos.The fix:The EmpowerOps Blueprint gives you a step-by-step structure for scaling that doesn’t collapse under pressure. You’ll reinforce your foundation, patch the weak spots, and move forward with confidence.📬 Join the waitlist and be first to launch when the Blueprint drops.