Capacity Check-Ups

Building Stronger Environmental Non-profits Across Canada

Capacity Check-Ups were first piloted in 2015 by Kristina Inrig through Sustainable Eastern Ontario as a way to provide tailored, practical support for grassroots environmental organizations. What began as a pilot project has since evolved into a cornerstone service of Sustainable Capacity Solutions (SCS), empowering non-profits to assess their strengths, identify gaps, and take actionable steps toward long-term sustainability.

What is a Capacity Check-Up?

A Capacity Check-Up is a hands-on organizational assessment that helps non-profits strengthen their foundations. Through interviews, document analysis, and board/executive feedback, we provide a comprehensive snapshot of your organization’s capacity across six key themes:

  • Financial Management & Fund Development

  • Governance & Board Development

  • Volunteer Engagement & Human Resources

  • Communications & Outreach

  • Risk Management & Legal Issues

  • Leadership & Organizational Culture

The process concludes with a SWOT analysis, key indicator checklist, and a practical action plan, ensuring every organization walks away with clear next steps and the tools to implement them

Thanks to the generous support of the Trottier Family Foundation, SCS delivered Capacity Check-Ups to ten underserved environmental non-profits across Canada in 2023–24.

Whether you’re a small non-profit in need of a roadmap or a funder looking to maximize the impact of your support, the Capacity Check-Up is designed to empower organizations and amplify climate action.