Funding Formula Stage 4

Visibility: Capability Statement Template

1. What is a capability statement?

A capability statement is a short document (usually 2 pages), prepared for a wide range of donors, which demonstrates the strengths of an organisation and showcases all the best work that it has undertaken. It provides a quick overview of the strengths and activities of the organisation and can be provided to donors, potential partners and other stakeholders.

2. What should be in a capability statement?

In two pages, a capability statement should cover:

• Organisation’s vision or mission statement
• Relevant national statistics eg. population; unintended pregnancies; unmet need for contraception; infant/maternal mortality.
• Country map
• Key areas of work/ key activities
• Strategic goals and/or future plans
• Unique selling points, ie. what is unique about the organisation that is likely to be meaningful to donors/partners. It might be an innovative approach to service deliver; reach into underserved communities; the range of services offered; advocacy work; strong relationship with government, etc.
• Recent achievements or results
• Contact information: address, email and phone number
• Photos to make the document visually interesting

Once created, the information in the template can, and should, be edited for different target audiences as required.

3. Where can I find the template?

IPPF has designed a template which is easy for Member Associations to complete with their own logo, branding and content. Templates for each region are here:

• ESEAOR
• South Asia
• Africa
• Arab World
• Europe
• America and the Caribbean (an individual template does not yet exist, but a template from any other region can be used instead)

You can also use Asset Bank to find copies of the templates as well as photos that can be placed in the document.

Sign up to IPPF’s Asset Bank

You will find it here The Asset Bank is IPPF’s Digital Library. Here, you can find images, videos, brand assets (logos and pictograms) and many other resources. Enter your email address, create a password, and tick the box, agreeing to the Bank’s terms and conditions. Once you have signed up, simply sign in the next time with your email address and password, and tick the T&C box.

Find your Capability Statement template

Simply type ‘capability statement’ into the search bar, and you will see each region’s capability statement template.

Using the Template

Complete the template with your organisation’s logo, branding, mission statement and goals; and add text and graphics, using the notes on the previous page for guidance.