DOI
10.9707/1944-5660.1753
Key Points
This mixed-methods exploratory study investigates whether organizational readiness to implement change predicts capacity-building success more reliably than the level of perceived need.
Using a six-factor readiness assessment measuring clear priorities, change management resources, time investment commitment, board engagement, systems infrastructure, and cash flow, data from 10 participating organizations reveal a significant correlation between readiness scores and early capacity-building outcomes.
The findings challenge three common field assumptions: that the greatest capacity-building need should drive selection, that capacity-building works uniformly across developmental stages, and that dysfunction can be addressed through “standard” capacity-building programming.
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Recommended Citation
Samuel, B. Y. (2026). Beyond Need: Exploring Readiness to Implement Change as a Predictor of Nonprofit Capacity-Building Success. The Foundation Review, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.9707/1944-5660.1753
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