Proof of Usefulness Report

The Funding Network NZ

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+40
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a closed New Zealand-based charity that operated for 10 years, facilitating $1.5M in donations. While the description provides verifiable historical impact data, the project is no longer active, and the submission contains significant exaggerations in the 'Audience' ('everyone') and 'Traction' ('most people have used my product') fields, which negatively impact the score. Technical innovation is minimal as it relies on standard media and management practices.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+4.2
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+7.0
Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+38.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+40

Project Details

Project URL
shorthandstories.com
Description
TFN NZ closed on 31st Dec 2023. Read our impact story here: https://bit.ly/TFNNZ10Yrs The Funding Network New Zealand was a small national charity focused on strengthening the capacity of small, grassroots charities and inspiring generosity. In 10 years we supported 231 charities with training, provided over $40k in pro-bono support, and helped 167 charities raise a collective total of over $1.5 million, through in-person and online events. For any enquiries relating to our closure contact Anusha Bhana on anusha@korimakocreative.co.nz

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline