Strategic Plan 2026-2030: Constituent Survey

NYC Bird Alliance is updating its strategic plan to more effectively protect birds and their habitats in the years ahead. To help guide this process, we welcome all stakeholders' confidential feedback on our mission, vision, and values through this anonymous survey.

The survey should take approximately three minutes to complete. Only NYC Bird Alliance staff and select volunteers will work with your responses.

Please submit your responses by March 28, 2025. If you would like to send additional comments or feedback, please email strategic-plan@nycbirdalliance.org.

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* 1. How are you involved with NYC Bird Alliance? Select all that apply.

Member (directly with NYC Bird Alliance)

Member via National Audubon Society membership

Young Conservationist member

Donor

Grant funder

Volunteer

Program participant (e.g., bird outings, lectures, classes, festivals)

Staff or volunteer representative from a partner organization

Bird Guide hired by NYC Bird Alliance

Current seasonal staff or contract scientist for NYC Bird Alliance

Former staff

Current Board or Advisory Council member

Former Board or Advisory Council member

None of the above

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* 2. How long have you been involved with NYC Bird Alliance?

Less than a year

1-3 years

4-9 years

10+ years

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* 3. How did you first learn about NYC Bird Alliance?

Social Media

News article or media coverage

Internet search

Event

Mailing or newsletter

Signage/flyer

Word of mouth (friend/family/colleague)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What initially drew you to NYC Bird Alliance’s work? Select all that apply.

The organization’s birdwatching events or classes

The organization’s volunteer opportunities

The organization’s conservation initiatives

The organization’s advocacy campaigns

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What do you think NYC Bird Alliance does exceptionally well, compared to peer organizations? What makes our work unique compared to other environmental conservation organizations or Audubon chapters?

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* 6. Think ahead to the future. If NYC Bird Alliance achieved its greatest potential, what would be different about New York City and the surrounding region in five years?

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* 7. What three words would you use to describe NYC Bird Alliance?

Word 1

Word 2

Word 3

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* 8. Below are some of the ways in which NYC Bird Alliance furthers its mission. Put them in order of importance for you, with 1 being most important.

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* 9. Below is a list of values and approaches that NYC Bird Alliance staff and board identified as central to our work. Please select the three that feel most important to you as a constituent of the organization.

Inspired by Conservation Action: We focus our efforts on protecting urban habitats and promoting biodiversity.

Long-Term Thinking & Pragmatic Approach: We take a strategic approach to conservation, focusing on realistic impact and sustainable, long-term success.

Collaboration and Partnerships: We believe in collaboration, seeking partnerships that amplify our impact, solve conservation challenges, and drive lasting change.

Passion for Birds and Nature: We celebrate the wonder of birds and other wildlife, and invite all New Yorkers to enjoy birds’ magic.

Integrity and Transparency: We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect, maintaining trust with the public, our partners, and each other.

Community Engagement and Inclusivity: We prioritize collaborating with diverse communities and constituents, ensuring all voices are respected and our work serves New Yorkers from all backgrounds.

Committed to Science: Our work is grounded in rigorous, long-term scientific research, enabling data-driven decisions for effective conservation outcomes.

Strategic Plan 2026-2030: Constituent Survey

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* 1. How are you involved with NYC Bird Alliance? Select all that apply.

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* 2. How long have you been involved with NYC Bird Alliance?

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* 3. How did you first learn about NYC Bird Alliance?

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* 4. What initially drew you to NYC Bird Alliance’s work? Select all that apply.

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* 5. What do you think NYC Bird Alliance does exceptionally well, compared to peer organizations? What makes our work unique compared to other environmental conservation organizations or Audubon chapters?

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* 6. Think ahead to the future. If NYC Bird Alliance achieved its greatest potential, what would be different about New York City and the surrounding region in five years?

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* 7. What three words would you use to describe NYC Bird Alliance?

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* 8. Below are some of the ways in which NYC Bird Alliance furthers its mission. Put them in order of importance for you, with 1 being most important.

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* 9. Below is a list of values and approaches that NYC Bird Alliance staff and board identified as central to our work. Please select the three that feel most important to you as a constituent of the organization.

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* 10. Are there any values missing that you feel should be part of NYC Bird Alliance’s core identity?

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* 11. Is there anything else you’d like to share with NYC Bird Alliance about either our strategic direction or more broadly about the organization?

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* 12. If you’d like someone from NYC Bird Alliance to contact you about these survey responses, please enter your email address.