The Problem Solve framework brings everything from the Diagnose phase together. It’s a structured way to move from recognising what’s wrong to agreeing what will be done about it. Rather than brainstorming loosely or defaulting to familiar fixes, it turns diagnosis into disciplined action.
By combining root cause analysis, team insight, and decision logic, this tool helps charities prioritise what to solve first, how to test it, and how to measure success. It’s not about quick wins, it’s about solving the right problem in the right order.
Why we like this tool
Too many strategies fall apart because they skip the bridge between analysis and action. The Problem Solve framework creates that bridge, making change both practical and fundable.
We use it at Fundraiser In The Room because it:
Translates insight into evidence-based decisions, not opinions or guesswork.
Helps teams agree what matters most, so effort and investment align.
Builds collective ownership of the solution rather than top-down instruction.
Links directly back to donors by showing how learning becomes action and impact.
Creates a repeatable habit of improvement that strengthens strategy delivery over time.
It’s where clarity turns into momentum. Once a team has worked through a full Problem Solve, they not only understand what’s broken, they know exactly how to fix it… and how to prove it worked.