Participation is limited to 20 nonprofits. Orgs will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis and must meet criteria: The assessment is designed for nonprofit organizations who provide direct services in Kalamazoo County. Priority is given to providers of youth, mental health, or violence prevention. Ideal org size is 30–100 staff (including part-time). Organizations with at least 20 staff or more than 100 staff members will be considered.

Violence prevention includes direct services supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.

No. Initial outreach will include current and past grantee partners. If additional slots remain after this initial phase, the opportunity may be opened to any eligible nonprofits serving Kalamazoo County.

Organizations that complete the intake process will be notified of participation status through email (info@thebrilliantlead.com) at least one week before the start of the survey window.

Organizations may choose the survey window that works best for their capacity: Cohort 1: December 1–12, 2025 Cohort 2: January 5–16, 2026 Cohort 3: February 16 - 27, 2026 Each staff survey takes about 20 minutes.

Organization-level report with visual summaries, top 3 insights, and tailored recommendations (depending on an 80% participation rate). Delivered January 19, 2026 (Cohort 1), February 13, 2026 (Cohort 2), March 27 (Cohort 3) Staff-level results: Each worker receives a confidential, personalized well-being score with resources to build a personal wellbeing plan. Optional upgrade: More in-depth report available for $500. Regional summary: KZCF will release an anonymized regional insights report in late Spring 2026.

The assessment is developed and administered by The Brilliant Lead LLC, through its initiative Worker Thriving Co. The Brilliant Lead manages all tech, reminders, and staff support throughout the process.

No. When data is presented to KZCF, it will be de-identified and aggregated across all participating organizations to inform regional insights report.

All participating organizations receive a Basic Insights Report at no cost, which highlights your organization’s top three findings with accompanying recommendations for action. Organizations that choose to upgrade to the Full Report ($500) will receive a deeper analysis that includes: Data breakdowns by staff tenure, age, and supervisory status Comparison of supervisor vs. non-supervisor experiences Question-by-question results showing detailed patterns and themes This expanded report provides leaders with a more nuanced view of staff experiences and supports strategic decision-making around culture and wellbeing.