How can you conduct a skills gap analysis for nonprofit leadership?

1 Define your vision and goals

Before you assess your current skills, you need to have a clear vision and goals for your nonprofit organization. What is your mission, vision, and values? What are your strategic objectives and priorities? How do you measure your impact and success? These questions can help you define what you want to achieve and how you want to achieve it.

3 Evaluate your current skills and performance

Then, you need to evaluate your current skills and performance as a nonprofit leader. You can use various methods, such as self-assessment, peer feedback, 360-degree feedback, performance reviews, or surveys. The goal is to collect honest and objective data on your strengths and weaknesses, as well as your achievements and challenges. You can use a rating scale, such as 1-5, to measure your proficiency in each skill and competency.

5 Develop and implement an action plan

Finally, you need to develop and implement an action plan to address the gaps and needs. You can use SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals to set your learning objectives and outcomes. You can also explore various learning opportunities, such as training, coaching, mentoring, networking, or volunteering. You should monitor and evaluate your progress and results regularly, and adjust your plan as needed.

A skills gap analysis for nonprofit leadership can help you grow as a leader and advance your organization's mission. It can also help you prepare for future challenges and opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?