Results of Previous Surveys

November 2010 

Question: Are your contributions up or down for 2010?

Results: 69% of respondents said Down

December 2010

Question: Are members of your Board of Directors effective fundraisers?

Results:   70% of respondents said No

January 2011

Question: How often does your organization conduct a Strategic Plan?

Results:

Annually: 9.4%
Every Two Years: 16.9%
Every Three Years: 22.5%
Every 5 Years: 11.3%
It’s Been A Long Time Since Our Last Plan: 28.3%
Never But Would Like One: 11.3%

February 2011

Question: Does your Organization actively seek and/or depend on In-Kind partners?

Results: 77% of respondents said Yes.

March 2011

Question:  As both State and Federal leaders explore ways to balance the budget will any cuts in funding affect your organization?

Results:   90% of respondents said Yes.

April 2011

Question:  Does your organization have an Annual Audit conducted?

Results:  80% of respondents said Yes.

May 2011

Question: Have you implemented a social media strategy for your organization?

Results: 67% of respondents said Yes.

June 2011

Question: Do you feel the incredible outpouring of support and generosity in response to the storms of April 27th will decrease charitable giving for the remainder of 2011?

Results: 71% of respondents said Yes.

July 2011

Question: Does your organization have a Succession Plan in place that is inclusive of all "key" positions?

Results:  76% of respondents said No.

August 2011

Question: Does your organization offer health insurance as an employee benefit?

Results:   80% of respondents said Yes.

September 2011

Question:  Is your organization a member of your local Chamber of Commerce?

Results:  54% of respondents said Yes.