Frankly InspiredFranklin D. Parham
Founder and Principal, Frankly Inspired and Associates
Find the one thing holding your nonprofit back, and a 90-day plan to close the gap.
Evidence-based strategy and sustainability consulting for nonprofit leaders. Every engagement scores your organization, names its single binding constraint, and ends with a plan concrete enough to act on Monday morning.
Board leadership and affiliations: Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation · Turner Foundation for Community Advocacy · Howard Rye Institute · Association of Fundraising Professionals
How it works
One method, from your first free score to measurable progress.
Score
Take the free tools. Every answer builds one Health Index across seven dimensions, saved in your browser.
Start free →Verify
The Diagnostic checks the evidence behind each score: filed 990s, policies, and practices, not self-reported optimism.
See the Diagnostic →Plan
A written memo names your single binding constraint, with a 90-day plan that includes your next Candid Seal level.
See a sample →Track
Re-score every 90 days. Your Health Index shows what moved, so progress is measured, not just described.
Your Health Index →
See exactly what you get
Real screens from the tools, shown with a fictional sample organization.
Ways to work together
Every paid engagement starts with the Diagnostic. Full details, a sample report, and the funder-sponsorship letter are on the Consulting page.
Free tools
$0
Score all seven dimensions, look up your Form 990, and find your Candid Seal path. No sign-up.
Score your organization →Step 1InstitutionalOS Diagnostic
$2,000 to $2,500 by stage
Build, Fund, or Sustain. Verified scores, your binding constraint, a 90-day plan, and a live readout.
See the Diagnostic →Step 2Advisory and Implementation Retainer
$2,500 to $3,500 per month
Ongoing support closing the gap the Diagnostic named, or a fixed-scope project.
See the retainer →For the leader1:1 Executive Coaching
$350 per session
Confidential 60-minute sessions for executive directors and senior leaders. No minimum.
See coaching →Score your organization for free
Sustainability Self-Assessment
21 practices across all seven dimensions, scored by the evidence you could show. Builds your Health Index.
Take the Self-Assessment →2 minutesInstitutionalOS Scorecard
Describe your organization in a paragraph and get a score on all seven dimensions from the same system as the Diagnostic.
Get Your Free Score →5 minutesCandid Seal Path
Candid's free Seals of Transparency are how funders check you. Holders received 62% more in contributions in Candid's research.
Find Your Path to Platinum →All free tools, including four deeper scores → Research notes →
Common questions
Where does working together start?
With a free 30-minute conversation, then the InstitutionalOS Diagnostic: $2,000 for Build, $2,500 for Fund or Sustain. It's the single entry point for every paid engagement. See a sample report.
We're not ready to pay for a diagnostic. Where should we start?
Take the free 7-minute self-assessment. Every tool you take after that adds to your Health Index, one profile you can print for your board.
Can a funder pay for the Diagnostic?
Often, yes. Many funders support capacity building, and a fixed price makes it an easy request. Use the ready-made sponsorship letter.
How do I make the case to my board?
Print your free Health Index for your next board meeting. Your board chair is welcome at the Diagnostic's readout session.
How are the free tools scored?
Every tool uses the same seven dimensions and the same evidence rubric, from "not in place" to "verified." Every question and its research source is on How Scoring Works.
Start a Conversation
Strong missions need sustainable institutions. If your organization is navigating growth, revenue pressure, operational complexity, leadership transition, or the need for a clearer sustainability strategy, start with a conversation.
Tell me a little about your organization, where you are today, and what you're working to strengthen. I'll review your inquiry and follow up regarding whether Frankly Inspired may be a good fit.
franklin@franklyinspired.associates240-391-8283
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Your inquiry has been received. I appreciate your interest in working with Frankly Inspired and Associates, LLC. I'll review the information you've provided and follow up regarding next steps.
If you'd like to reserve time now, you can schedule a 30 minute introductory conversation below.
Before we talk (optional, about 15 minutes):
- Take the free 7-minute self-assessment to build your Health Index.
- Have your latest filed Form 990, this year's budget, bylaws, and any strategic plan on hand.
- Check your Candid Seal path.