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Nonprofit ecosystem map template

An ecosystem map shows everyone around your charity and how close each relationship really is. This example puts an older people's befriending charity at the centre, with core partners in the inner ring, regular collaborators in the middle and wider influences outside. Each organisation is coloured by sector, from funders and public bodies to community groups, peers, businesses and media, with notes on the gaps to work on.

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Nonprofit ecosystem map example showing three rings from core partners to wider influence, organisations coloured by sector, gaps and next steps
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. List every relationship

    Brainstorm funders, referrers, partners, peers, businesses, media and community groups. Aim for breadth before sorting.

  2. Place them by closeness

    Put each one in the ring that matches how often you actually work together, not how often you would like to.

  3. Look for gaps

    Notice empty slices, one-way relationships and important bodies sitting in the outer ring, then pick two to strengthen.

Questions about this template

How do I move an organisation to a different ring?

Drag its label inward or outward: the inner ring is for weekly work together, the middle for regular contact and the outer for wider influence.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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