Business Systems, IT & Facilities

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Nonprofits want more funding. Funders want more confidence. More confidence comes from demonstrated operational competence. Nonprofits with higher levels of demonstrated operational competence give funders more confidence. Funders with more confidence give nonprofits more funding. Operational competence can be measured and improved with OpX360.

This OpX360 online assessment is based on accepted best practices and proven industry standards to help you determine your nonprofit's competence levels in the area of Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities, understand why it's important, and learn how you can make improvements.

In 60 minutes or less, you can know your operational competence levels and what you need to do next.


“Over a week, our leadership went through process improvement training. However, the beauty of OpX360 is that it requires no training and, in less than an hour, you have a clear understanding of what practices need improvement and a plan on how to do that.”

- Bruce Johnson, Nonprofit President and Leadership Advisor

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If you are not fully satisfied with the value you receive from OpX360, simply contact us within 30 days of purchasing the survey with an explanation and we will provide a refund.

Contributors


Systems Team
Systems Team

Kent Keifer served as the lead contributor on this survey. Kent has been the Executive Director and CEO of Scriptures In Use (SIU) for the past five years. He has three decades of experience in both private and public sector for-profit organizations as well as in not-for-profit, charitable philanthropic organizations.


Other contributors include President and CEO Jim Brumme of Harvest Media International, Senior IT Business Analyst Ruben Leyvas of UPS, Operations Manager Brodie Lyon of SIU, CEO Steve Maegdlin of Executive Advisory Partners, and others.


Assessment Details

The Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities Management areas of an organization are focused on providing best practices with systems, data, processes, and facilities for managing and protecting the organization’s most vital information and assets in producing the desired outputs for its clients, benefactors, and constituents. These areas are critical to effectively convert inputs into outputs for providing the optimal constituent experience of an organization’s desired programs and services. Together, these best practices touch on important aspects of your organization’s Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities concerns.

Each OpX360 survey has 60 Best Practice statements based on proven industry standards to help you determine your nonprofit's competence in that specific area of your operation, understand their importance, the consequences for non-performance, and what you can do to improve.


What You Will Receive

Within minutes of completing the survey, you will receive an Executive Briefing to provide a C-suite or board-level summary of the assessment and a Detailed Report for the person or team ultimately responsible for your nonprofit's Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities operations.

The Executive Briefing contains:

  • Your current Competency Levels
  • The crucial Key Elements measured and why they are important
  • The potential impact of non-performance
  • The three most important items to improve first

The Detailed Report contains:

  • Everything in the Executive Briefing, plus
  • Detailed information for each Best Practice statement, including
  • Our recommendations if you are not compliant

Improve Your Operational Competence

There are 60 Best Practice Statements in each of the six OpX360 modules. In the People & Organizational Development module, these statements are grouped into five sets of related Best Practice statements called Key Elements and each individual statement is categorized into one of three competence levels.

Those competence levels are:

  • Level 1 – Core operational practices necessary to perform effectively
  • Level 2 – Sophisticated practices that enhance overall performance
  • Level 3 – Leading-edge practices that enable an organization to deliver the highest level of operational performance

Any of the OpX360 surveys can be taken individually or together, depending on the needs of your organization. In minutes, you can know your operational competence levels in any of the areas and what you need to do next.

"We’ve paid business consultants many thousands of dollars in recent years. For a fraction of the cost, OpX360 provided us with more focused feedback and recommendations, along with actionable steps for improvement, than our consultants have."

- Jim McKee, CPA and Nonprofit Leader

Frequently Asked Questions


How long does the OpX360 survey take?
Each module takes approximately an hour to complete. You can pause at any time and receive an email with a link to restart the assessment where you left off. There is no time limit.
How long do I have access to OpX360?
After enrolling, you will have access for as long as it takes to complete the survey, on any device. Each module includes a one-year, unlimited-use OpX360 subscription, so you can take the assessment as many times as you’d like to check your score and demonstrate improvement.
Who should take this Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities OpX360 Assessment for our Nonprofit?
For best results, this Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities OpX360 Assessment should be completed by your CEO, COO, CIO, or a board member knowledgeable about Business Systems, IT, and Facilities management. If possible, we recommend that two or more people complete the survey independently from each other to increase the objectivity and accuracy of the responses. We also recommend using the survey and related reports as training and orientation tools for new members of your team.
Who contributed to this Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities OpX360 Assessment?
This Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities Assessment was developed by and for nonprofit leaders and practitioners, their funders, and recognized experts serving the Business Systems, IT, and Facilities arena. Contributors include Executive Director and CEO Kent Kiefer of SIU, President & CEO Jim Brumme of Harvest Media International, Senior IT Business Analyst Rueben Levvas of UPS, Operations Manager Brodie Lyon of SIU, CEO Steve Maegdlin of Executive Advisory Partners, and others.
After completion, what will the final work product look like?
Within minutes of completing the survey, you will receive an Executive Briefing to provide a C-suite or board-level summary of the assessment and a Detailed Report for the person or team ultimately responsible for your nonprofit's Business Systems, Information Technology (IT) & Facilities operations.
What if I am not fully satisfied with OpX360?
If you are not fully satisfied with the value you receive from OpX360, simply contact us within 30 days of purchasing the assessment with an explanation and we will provide a refund.

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with the value you receive from OpX360, simply contact us within 30 days of purchasing the survey with an explanation and we will provide a refund.

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