Free tools · with Out the Box

Free self-assessment tools for nonprofit leaders and boards.

Eight tools that help you make a decision in 2 to 20 minutes. They come with Out the Box, ToyBox's monthly newsletter. Sign up once and the welcome email links to the full library.

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How it works

Three steps to the tools.

  1. 1. Sign upAdd your name and email on the Out the Box form.
  2. 2. ConfirmClick the link in the confirmation email so the subscription is active.
  3. 3. Open the libraryThe welcome email links to every tool. Each one runs in your browser.
What's included

Eight tools, one signup: the decision each one helps you make.

Each tool name links to a short preview page.

About 2 min · No signup

The CCC Diagnostic

Where is your organization stuck: clarity, culture or credibility?

About 3 min

Operating Reserve & Runway Calculator

How many months could you run if funding stopped, and how big is the gap to a healthy reserve?

About 5 min

Do I Need a Fractional COO?

Is a part-time COO (chief operating officer) worth the cost, compared with the senior time operations take now?

About 10 min

Operational Health Check

Which of 25 practices across governance, finance, people, programs and technology should you fix first?

About 10 min

Board Governance Self-Assessment

Where does your board need to grow? Twenty questions, and it works well as a board exercise.

About 10 min

Grant Readiness Assessment

Are you ready to apply for public funding? Checks registration, finances, compliance and reporting.

About 10 min

Conflict of Interest Self-Check

Has your board missed a conflict? Builds a sign-ready annual disclosure statement.

About 20 min

Financial Controls Self-Assessment

Are your controls ready for public funds? Finds your Washington reporting tier and flags gaps across 30+ controls.

Have results and want to talk them through?

What happens on the call: 30 minutes with Katoya Palmer, a read on fit and clear next steps. No pitch.

Book a 30-minute discovery call

20+ years. 10 City of Seattle consultant rosters. 3 Washington State Department of Commerce appointments.