NGO & impact template

Community needs assessment

Identify current conditions, priorities and gaps related to the community's most important needs.

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What this template asks

1

How would you rate the current situation for the community's most important needs?

Required

Creates a consistent numeric measure that can be compared across respondents. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

2

Which challenges currently apply?

Required

Allows more than one applicable factor without forcing a false single choice. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

Limited resourcesLimited informationAccess barriersCapacity or skillsNo major challenge
3

Is adequate support currently available?

Required

Provides a structured answer that is straightforward to compare and segment. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

4

Which priority should be addressed first?

Required

Provides a structured answer that is straightforward to compare and segment. It is required in this starting template, but you can change that in the builder.

Immediate basic needAccessQualityCapacityLong-term sustainability
5

Please explain the most important need or recommendation.

Captures context, examples, and ideas that fixed options may miss. It is optional so respondents can continue when it does not apply.

Sample-size considerations

Plan representation across programme sites and participant groups. Account for non-response and access barriers, and document whether the sample supports comparison or only description.

Best practices

Use locally understandable languageTrain enumerators on consentSeparate service delivery from sensitive feedback

Common mistakes

Interviewing only easy-to-reach participantsCollecting unnecessary sensitive identifiersConfusing programme reach with programme impact

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit the community needs assessment template?

Yes. Every question, answer option, required setting, section, theme, and eligible logic rule can be changed in Surveyor before you publish.

Can I preview the questionnaire before signing up?

Yes. The respondent preview is available without an account. An account is required only when you want to create and save an editable survey in a protected workspace.

Last reviewed 2 August 2026

Community needs assessment template | Surveyor