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 written downOnboarding = verbal dumpDelegation feels impossibleYou’re reinventing the wheel weeklyWhat you need:A simple, low-effort way to start documenting and handing things off.The fix:The SOP Starter Kit from EmpowerOps helps you get your first repeatable process out of your head and onto paper—fast.Use it to stop repeating yourself, stop guessing, and finally create something that doesn’t depend on you.
2.
Duct Tape Ops
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You’ve got some systems, but they’re patched together with guesswork.Everyone’s making it up as they go.What’s breaking down:Inconsistent processesMissing policies = daily confusionPeople do things differently every timeYou’re always the fallback planWhat you need:A toolkit that makes your ops consistent—even when you’re not in the room.The fix:The Nonprofit Setup Pro Toolkit from EmpowerOps gives you a smarter checklist, prepped board docs, and a system-building guide that actually fits small teams.No bloat. Just the core tools you need to stop duct-taping everything together.
3.
Building Systems
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You’ve built the basics—but things still rely too much on you.You’re scaling, but your ops aren’t.What’s breaking down:SOPs are scattered or incompleteSystems aren’t followed consistentlyNew hires ask you instead of the processEverything still needs your inputWhat you need:A full framework that brings order, consistency, and team ownership.The fix:The Nonprofit Startup Essentials Course from EmpowerOps walks you through building systems that work without your constant involvement.You’ll get guided lessons, editable templates, and a structure you can grow with—not outgrow.
4.
Ready to Scale
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You’ve got solid systems—but growth exposes cracks fast.Now’s the time to reinforce before things break.What’s breaking down:Your team still leans too hard on youGaps in documentation are slowing people downNew people bring inconsistencySmall friction is turning into big delaysWhat you need:A way to pressure-test your operations and scale cleanly—without layering on more chaos.The fix:The EmpowerOps Blueprint is your next-level framework for scaling what works and tightening what doesn’t.It helps you reinforce your foundation, plug the weak spots, and expand without spinning out.📬 Join the waitlist and be first to launch when the Blueprint drops.