2023 RDA AHFKI Community Skills Development Survey

To what extent do you agree with the following statements in the context of community leadership?

Please be honest about your current level of skill or understanding - this will help us plan the best possible leadership development for you.

Answer all questions in the context of the operation of community groups.

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* 1. Getting things done – Effective planning for activities, projects and fundraising

	0 - Not at all	1	2	3 - Completely
I know and can clearly articulate the difference between strategy and operations	I know and can clearly articulate the difference between strategy and operations 0 - Not at all	I know and can clearly articulate the difference between strategy and operations 1	I know and can clearly articulate the difference between strategy and operations 2	I know and can clearly articulate the difference between strategy and operations 3 - Completely
I know and can clearly articulate what a Theory of Change model is	I know and can clearly articulate what a Theory of Change model is 0 - Not at all	I know and can clearly articulate what a Theory of Change model is 1	I know and can clearly articulate what a Theory of Change model is 2	I know and can clearly articulate what a Theory of Change model is 3 - Completely
I am confident in my ability to execute an agreed strategy	I am confident in my ability to execute an agreed strategy 0 - Not at all	I am confident in my ability to execute an agreed strategy 1	I am confident in my ability to execute an agreed strategy 2	I am confident in my ability to execute an agreed strategy 3 - Completely

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* 2. Please tell us more - what do you need to improve your planning for activities, projects & fundraising?

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* 3. Working together for better outcomes – Having effective meetings and developing partnerships

	0 - Not at all	1	2	3 - Completely
I understand and can clearly articulate the role of good governance in community leadership	I understand and can clearly articulate the role of good governance in community leadership 0 - Not at all	I understand and can clearly articulate the role of good governance in community leadership 1	I understand and can clearly articulate the role of good governance in community leadership 2	I understand and can clearly articulate the role of good governance in community leadership 3 - Completely
I am skilful and confident in leading / chairing meetings within my community	I am skilful and confident in leading / chairing meetings within my community 0 - Not at all	I am skilful and confident in leading / chairing meetings within my community 1	I am skilful and confident in leading / chairing meetings within my community 2	I am skilful and confident in leading / chairing meetings within my community 3 - Completely
I know how to form and maintain effective partnerships with people and organisations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.	I know how to form and maintain effective partnerships with people and organisations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. 0 - Not at all	I know how to form and maintain effective partnerships with people and organisations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. 1	I know how to form and maintain effective partnerships with people and organisations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. 2	I know how to form and maintain effective partnerships with people and organisations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. 3 - Completely
I know effective ways to manage shared information and documentation for community groups	I know effective ways to manage shared information and documentation for community groups 0 - Not at all	I know effective ways to manage shared information and documentation for community groups 1	I know effective ways to manage shared information and documentation for community groups 2	I know effective ways to manage shared information and documentation for community groups 3 - Completely

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* 4. Please tell us more - what do you need to improve your skills or confidence in having effective meetings and developing partnerships?

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* 5. Gaining resources and funding – Identifying funding sources and applying for funds

	0 - Not at all	1	2	3 - Completely
I am currently involved in fundraising for groups / projects I am associated with	I am currently involved in fundraising for groups / projects I am associated with 0 - Not at all	I am currently involved in fundraising for groups / projects I am associated with 1	I am currently involved in fundraising for groups / projects I am associated with 2	I am currently involved in fundraising for groups / projects I am associated with 3 - Completely
I know where to find information relating to funds that I may be able to apply for	I know where to find information relating to funds that I may be able to apply for 0 - Not at all	I know where to find information relating to funds that I may be able to apply for 1	I know where to find information relating to funds that I may be able to apply for 2	I know where to find information relating to funds that I may be able to apply for 3 - Completely
I know how to figure out if I would be eligible for any particular fund	I know how to figure out if I would be eligible for any particular fund 0 - Not at all	I know how to figure out if I would be eligible for any particular fund 1	I know how to figure out if I would be eligible for any particular fund 2	I know how to figure out if I would be eligible for any particular fund 3 - Completely
I am confident in my ability to produce an effective application for funding (to government / philanthropy?)	I am confident in my ability to produce an effective application for funding (to government / philanthropy?) 0 - Not at all	I am confident in my ability to produce an effective application for funding (to government / philanthropy?) 1	I am confident in my ability to produce an effective application for funding (to government / philanthropy?) 2	I am confident in my ability to produce an effective application for funding (to government / philanthropy?) 3 - Completely

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* 6. Please tell us more - what do you need to improve your skills in identifying funding sources and applying for funds?

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* 7. Leadership & complexity

	0 - Not at all	1	2	3 - completely
Systems thinking - I know and can clearly articulate what systems are at play in relation to the community work I am involved in, and how they intersect	Systems thinking - I know and can clearly articulate what systems are at play in relation to the community work I am involved in, and how they intersect 0 - Not at all	Systems thinking - I know and can clearly articulate what systems are at play in relation to the community work I am involved in, and how they intersect 1	Systems thinking - I know and can clearly articulate what systems are at play in relation to the community work I am involved in, and how they intersect 2	Systems thinking - I know and can clearly articulate what systems are at play in relation to the community work I am involved in, and how they intersect 3 - completely
Self-awareness - I am aware of the ways in which I perceive myself and others, my leadership style(s) and my triggers	Self-awareness - I am aware of the ways in which I perceive myself and others, my leadership style(s) and my triggers 0 - Not at all	Self-awareness - I am aware of the ways in which I perceive myself and others, my leadership style(s) and my triggers 1	Self-awareness - I am aware of the ways in which I perceive myself and others, my leadership style(s) and my triggers 2	Self-awareness - I am aware of the ways in which I perceive myself and others, my leadership style(s) and my triggers 3 - completely
Relational dynamics - I know how I can ’show up’ deliberately to influence outcomes when working with others	Relational dynamics - I know how I can ’show up’ deliberately to influence outcomes when working with others 0 - Not at all	Relational dynamics - I know how I can ’show up’ deliberately to influence outcomes when working with others 1	Relational dynamics - I know how I can ’show up’ deliberately to influence outcomes when working with others 2	Relational dynamics - I know how I can ’show up’ deliberately to influence outcomes when working with others 3 - completely

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* 8. Please tell us more - what do you need to develop as a leader?

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* 9. Governance Masterclass

	0 - Not at all	1	2	3 - completely
I know and can clearly articulate the legal requirements as a director or board member under the relevant acts	I know and can clearly articulate the legal requirements as a director or board member under the relevant acts 0 - Not at all	I know and can clearly articulate the legal requirements as a director or board member under the relevant acts 1	I know and can clearly articulate the legal requirements as a director or board member under the relevant acts 2	I know and can clearly articulate the legal requirements as a director or board member under the relevant acts 3 - completely
I know and can clearly articulate how a board and management should interact to produce the most effective outcomes for organisations	I know and can clearly articulate how a board and management should interact to produce the most effective outcomes for organisations 0 - Not at all	I know and can clearly articulate how a board and management should interact to produce the most effective outcomes for organisations 1	I know and can clearly articulate how a board and management should interact to produce the most effective outcomes for organisations 2	I know and can clearly articulate how a board and management should interact to produce the most effective outcomes for organisations 3 - completely
I know and can clearly articulate the role of the chair, directors and others on the board and how and why they differ	I know and can clearly articulate the role of the chair, directors and others on the board and how and why they differ 0 - Not at all	I know and can clearly articulate the role of the chair, directors and others on the board and how and why they differ 1	I know and can clearly articulate the role of the chair, directors and others on the board and how and why they differ 2	I know and can clearly articulate the role of the chair, directors and others on the board and how and why they differ 3 - completely
I know and can clearly articulate how to produce an effective board agenda and board papers	I know and can clearly articulate how to produce an effective board agenda and board papers 0 - Not at all	I know and can clearly articulate how to produce an effective board agenda and board papers 1	I know and can clearly articulate how to produce an effective board agenda and board papers 2	I know and can clearly articulate how to produce an effective board agenda and board papers 3 - completely

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* 10. Please tell us more - what do you need to develop as board member, director or chair?

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* 11. Bearing in mind the headings above, please use the arrows to reorder the options to show which one do you need to know most about, or feel is most important, right now?

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* 12. Please let us know more about your priorities in these areas:

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* 13. To cater for the entire RDA region, we are proposing up to 3 full day (10am-4pm) trainings for community group leaders in Strathalbyn, approximately one month apart.

Would you be willing to attend full day sessions on Saturdays in Strathalbyn?

Yes

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* 14. If not, which are your preferred days and times for delivery of development programs?

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Full day

Morning (multiple sessions)

Afternoon (multiple sessions)

Evening (multiple sessions)

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* 15. Name

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* 16. Community Group

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* 17. Your LGA

Adelaide Hills Council

Mount Barker District Council

Alexandrina Council

City of Victor Harbor

Kangaroo Island Council

Onkaparinga Council (McLaren vale Preservation District)

District Council of Yankalilla

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* 18. Subscribe me to the RDA weekly newsletter to receive grant funding news and details of local events and programs.

Yes

Please add your email

2023 RDA AHFKI Community Skills Development Survey

Question Title

* 1. Getting things done – Effective planning for activities, projects and fundraising

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* 2. Please tell us more - what do you need to improve your planning for activities, projects & fundraising?

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* 3. Working together for better outcomes – Having effective meetings and developing partnerships

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* 4. Please tell us more - what do you need to improve your skills or confidence in having effective meetings and developing partnerships?

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* 5. Gaining resources and funding – Identifying funding sources and applying for funds

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* 6. Please tell us more - what do you need to improve your skills in identifying funding sources and applying for funds?

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* 7. Leadership & complexity

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* 8. Please tell us more - what do you need to develop as a leader?

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* 9. Governance Masterclass

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* 10. Please tell us more - what do you need to develop as board member, director or chair?

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* 11. Bearing in mind the headings above, please use the arrows to reorder the options to show which one do you need to know most about, or feel is most important, right now?

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* 12. Please let us know more about your priorities in these areas:

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* 13. To cater for the entire RDA region, we are proposing up to 3 full day (10am-4pm) trainings for community group leaders in Strathalbyn, approximately one month apart.Would you be willing to attend full day sessions on Saturdays in Strathalbyn?

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* 14. If not, which are your preferred days and times for delivery of development programs?

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* 15. Name

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* 16. Community Group

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* 17. Your LGA

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* 18. Subscribe me to the RDA weekly newsletter to receive grant funding news and details of local events and programs.

* 13. To cater for the entire RDA region, we are proposing up to 3 full day (10am-4pm) trainings for community group leaders in Strathalbyn, approximately one month apart.

Would you be willing to attend full day sessions on Saturdays in Strathalbyn?