NGO Grading : Grading Criteria & scale

Brickwork Ratings has developed unique grading criteria – PROVEN methodology for grading of NGOs

• People
• Resources and asset quality
• Organization structure
• Value creation
• Efficiency in operational and financial management
• Nourishment for growth

NGO Grading Scale

Star Gradings are assigned on a State-specific, seven-point scale from , ‘ - 7 Star’, the highest, to ‘ -1 Star’ the lowest, as per definition given below :

For example: a grading of “KA ‘ - 7 Star' indicates the highest “Excellent” Grading in the State of Karnataka and "KA ‘ -1 star' indicates “Far Below Average” Grading in the State of Karnataka, which is the lowest.

	Excellent - Delivers Excellent quality of services.
	Very Good - Delivers Very Good quality of services.
	Good  - Delivers Good quality of services.
	Fair - Delivers Fair quality of services.
	Average - Delivers Average quality of services.
	Below Average - Delivers Below Average quality of services.
	Far Below Average - Quality of services delivered is Far Below Average.
No Star	Needs significant improvement / Not assessed.