Adaptive Capacity

II. Adaptive Capacity

Ask yourself:  Are you a learning organization?  Are your organization’s leaders taking decisive action based on solid information?  Are they staying attuned to change within and outside the organization?

Adaptive Capacity is the ability of a nonprofit organization to monitor, assess, and respond to internal and external changes.  In broader terms, this really means learning as you go and adapting to change.  Research shows that leadership and learning are the two most important factors in determining long-term sustainability. 

Qualities of strong adaptive capacity include

• Having & Using Good Decision-Making Tools
• Learning About Your:
• Programs
• Organization
• Environment

• Having Resources That Are:

• Sustainable
• Adaptable/Flexible