2019 IDA Membership Needs Survey

Thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful participation in this survey. At IDA, our goal is to empower urban place managers to shape and activate their city centers and communities, small or large. Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to bring the tools and resources you need to be dynamic city builders.

Our aim is to collect your thoughts and opinions to better serve you now and in the future. This survey should take up to 10 minutes to complete. Please be assured that all answers will be kept anonymous and will not be used or published outside of IDA.

In appreciation for your participation, those who complete the survey will be eligible to enter a drawing for a $775 USD voucher for the IDA Annual Conference and Tradeshow this year, on October 28 – 30 in Baltimore, MD. The drawing will be held at the end of the day on Friday, July 12, so please get your replies in before then.

Any questions on the survey? Please contact Cathy Lin, IDA Director of Research (cathy@downtown.org).

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* 1. Are you a current member of IDA?

Yes

No, I used to be a member

No, I have never been a member of IDA

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* 2. On a scale of 1 – 5 (5 being the best), to what extent do you agree with the following statements about IDA?

IDA is:

	5	4	3	2	1
The voice of the profession	The voice of the profession 5	The voice of the profession 4	The voice of the profession 3	The voice of the profession 2	The voice of the profession 1
Focused on the key issues and supplies industry research needs	Focused on the key issues and supplies industry research needs 5	Focused on the key issues and supplies industry research needs 4	Focused on the key issues and supplies industry research needs 3	Focused on the key issues and supplies industry research needs 2	Focused on the key issues and supplies industry research needs 1
Inclusive and has something for every organization	Inclusive and has something for every organization 5	Inclusive and has something for every organization 4	Inclusive and has something for every organization 3	Inclusive and has something for every organization 2	Inclusive and has something for every organization 1
An association with a unique set of benefits and services	An association with a unique set of benefits and services 5	An association with a unique set of benefits and services 4	An association with a unique set of benefits and services 3	An association with a unique set of benefits and services 2	An association with a unique set of benefits and services 1
An association that values diversity and inclusion	An association that values diversity and inclusion 5	An association that values diversity and inclusion 4	An association that values diversity and inclusion 3	An association that values diversity and inclusion 2	An association that values diversity and inclusion 1
Resource for networking and developing professional connections	Resource for networking and developing professional connections 5	Resource for networking and developing professional connections 4	Resource for networking and developing professional connections 3	Resource for networking and developing professional connections 2	Resource for networking and developing professional connections 1

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* 3. When considering joining or renewing your membership with IDA, what reasons are most important for you or your organization? Please rank in order of importance.

Opportunities for face-to-face networking/professional development (e.g. spring events, annual conferences)

Connecting with other professionals in the industry

Accessing IDA research and publications for best practices

Receiving weekly news briefs specific to the industry

Supporting the industry and profession

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* 4. Please rate how important each of IDA's programs and offerings is to you in your work:

	Most Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Least Important
IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Most Important	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Important	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Somewhat Important	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Least Important
IDA Spring Events	IDA Spring Events Most Important	IDA Spring Events Important	IDA Spring Events Somewhat Important	IDA Spring Events Least Important
Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Most Important	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Important	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Somewhat Important	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Least Important
Searchable Online Member Directories	Searchable Online Member Directories Most Important	Searchable Online Member Directories Important	Searchable Online Member Directories Somewhat Important	Searchable Online Member Directories Least Important
Advisory Panel services	Advisory Panel services Most Important	Advisory Panel services Important	Advisory Panel services Somewhat Important	Advisory Panel services Least Important
Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Most Important	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Important	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Somewhat Important	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Least Important
Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices)	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Most Important	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Important	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Somewhat Important	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Least Important
Webinars	Webinars Most Important	Webinars Important	Webinars Somewhat Important	Webinars Least Important
Emerging Leader Fellowship Program	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Most Important	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Important	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Somewhat Important	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Least Important
Downtown Achievement Awards	Downtown Achievement Awards Most Important	Downtown Achievement Awards Important	Downtown Achievement Awards Somewhat Important	Downtown Achievement Awards Least Important
Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board)	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Most Important	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Important	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Somewhat Important	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Least Important
Access to IDA's Career Center	Access to IDA's Career Center Most Important	Access to IDA's Career Center Important	Access to IDA's Career Center Somewhat Important	Access to IDA's Career Center Least Important
Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Most Important	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Important	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Somewhat Important	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Least Important

Other (please specify):

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* 5. Please rate how satisfied you are with IDA's programs and offerings:

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Not Satisfied	N/A
IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Very Satisfied	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Satisfied	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Somewhat Satisfied	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow Not Satisfied	IDA Annual Conference & Tradeshow N/A
IDA Spring Events	IDA Spring Events Very Satisfied	IDA Spring Events Satisfied	IDA Spring Events Somewhat Satisfied	IDA Spring Events Not Satisfied	IDA Spring Events N/A
Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Very Satisfied	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Satisfied	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Somewhat Satisfied	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community Not Satisfied	Engagement on IDEA Connection Online Community N/A
Searchable Online Member Directories	Searchable Online Member Directories Very Satisfied	Searchable Online Member Directories Satisfied	Searchable Online Member Directories Somewhat Satisfied	Searchable Online Member Directories Not Satisfied	Searchable Online Member Directories N/A
Advisory Panel services	Advisory Panel services Very Satisfied	Advisory Panel services Satisfied	Advisory Panel services Somewhat Satisfied	Advisory Panel services Not Satisfied	Advisory Panel services N/A
Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Very Satisfied	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Satisfied	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Somewhat Satisfied	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter Not Satisfied	Inspired by IDA weekly e-newsletter N/A
Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices)	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Very Satisfied	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Satisfied	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Somewhat Satisfied	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) Not Satisfied	Online professional resources (e.g. publications, case studies, best practices) N/A
Webinars	Webinars Very Satisfied	Webinars Satisfied	Webinars Somewhat Satisfied	Webinars Not Satisfied	Webinars N/A
Emerging Leader Fellowship Program	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Very Satisfied	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Satisfied	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Somewhat Satisfied	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Not Satisfied	Emerging Leader Fellowship Program N/A
Downtown Achievement Awards	Downtown Achievement Awards Very Satisfied	Downtown Achievement Awards Satisfied	Downtown Achievement Awards Somewhat Satisfied	Downtown Achievement Awards Not Satisfied	Downtown Achievement Awards N/A
Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board)	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Very Satisfied	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Satisfied	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Somewhat Satisfied	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) Not Satisfied	Volunteer engagement opportunities (e.g. committees, Top Issues Councils, board) N/A
Access to IDA's Career Center	Access to IDA's Career Center Very Satisfied	Access to IDA's Career Center Satisfied	Access to IDA's Career Center Somewhat Satisfied	Access to IDA's Career Center Not Satisfied	Access to IDA's Career Center N/A
Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Very Satisfied	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Satisfied	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Somewhat Satisfied	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities Not Satisfied	Access to industry service providers and networking opportunities N/A

Other (please specify):

The next three questions ask about your participation in IDA’s networking, research, and professional development programs and offerings. Whether you are a member or nonmember, please answer if you have EVER participated in any of the following.

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* 6. My participation in IDA networking programs and offerings thus far has included (check all that apply):

I have attended IDA’s Annual Conference and Tradeshow.

I have attended an IDA spring event.

I have applied for an IDA Downtown Achievement Award.

I have posted a question or comment to IDEA Connection.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. My participation in IDA research programs and offerings thus far has included (check all that apply):

I have purchased IDA research.

I have participated in an IDA Top Issues Council.

I have participated in an IDA Advisory Panel.

I have participated in an industry research survey (e.g. Salary Survey, Top Issues Council surveys).

I have participated in a Value of US or Canadian Downtowns project.

I have downloaded materials from the Knowledge Center.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. My participation in IDA professional development programs and offerings thus far has included (check all that apply):

I have participated in a webinar.

I am an alumnus of the Emerging Leader Fellowship Program.

I serve/have served on the IDA Board of Directors.

I serve/have served on an IDA committee.

I have hosted a conference.

I have posted a job on IDA.

I have searched for a job in IDA's Career Center.

I was a conference speaker.

I have posted an RFP.

I have reviewed previously posted RFPs.

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Are you a current member of IDA?

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* 2. On a scale of 1 – 5 (5 being the best), to what extent do you agree with the following statements about IDA?IDA is:

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* 3. When considering joining or renewing your membership with IDA, what reasons are most important for you or your organization? Please rank in order of importance.

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* 4. Please rate how important each of IDA's programs and offerings is to you in your work:

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* 5. Please rate how satisfied you are with IDA's programs and offerings:

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* 6. My participation in IDA networking programs and offerings thus far has included (check all that apply):

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* 7. My participation in IDA research programs and offerings thus far has included (check all that apply):

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* 8. My participation in IDA professional development programs and offerings thus far has included (check all that apply):

* 2. On a scale of 1 – 5 (5 being the best), to what extent do you agree with the following statements about IDA?

IDA is: