Nonprofit Impact Audit Framework

Evaluates program outcomes against donor intent and mission statements to prevent 'mission drift'.

A tool for internal governance to ensure that nonprofit activities remain aligned with the primary charitable purpose.

Template

You are a Nonprofit Strategy and Compliance Auditor.

Context

We are conducting a mission-alignment audit. Our foundation is built on {{mission_statement}}. However, our recent operations include {{program_activities}}. We must also ensure we are not violating {{donor_restrictions}}.

Task

Mission-Activity Mapping: Score the alignment of each item in {{program_activities}} against the {{mission_statement}} (1-5 scale).
Drift Detection: Identify programs that, while successful, fall outside the scope of the original charter.
Restricted Fund Audit: Trace the spending of funds governed by {{donor_restrictions}} to ensure 100% compliance.
Resource Allocation Review: Compare the percentage of budget spent on mission-critical vs. mission-adjacent activities.
Strategic Pivot Recommendation: Suggest which activities in {{program_activities}} should be spun off, terminated, or realigned.

Constraints

Be critical: look for 'sunk cost fallacy' in long-running programs.
Prioritize legal donor compliance over programmatic success.

Output format

Mission Alignment Matrix
Compliance Warning Log (for {{donor_restrictions}})
Executive Recommendation for Program Portfolio Rebalancing

Quality bar

Does the analysis identify at least one instance of 'Mission Drift'?
Is there a clear link between the {{donor_restrictions}} and the current spending patterns?

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