ESC New Volunteer survey

The Executive Service Corps (ESC) is a program of the Covestro Center for Community Engagement and the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University, and mobilizes volunteers to consult, facilitate, and train for nonprofit organizations.

ESC uses the skills of experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated volunteers to help nonprofits design targeted solutions to their challenges. ESC volunteers are committed to nonprofit success and value the challenging, indispensable work of the sector and are trained to work alongside nonprofits of any size.

Thank you for filling out this form to help us understand your skills, interests, and background.
1.Personal Contact Information
2.Current Employment Status
3.Most Recent Employment
4.Nonprofit Experience: Please indicate below any previous experiences you have had with nonprofit organizations.
5.Additional nonprofit Experience: Please indicate below any previous experiences you have had with nonprofit organizations.
6.Please take 3- 5 sentences to describe why you are interested in working with nonprofits.
7.When would you be available for assignment to ESC projects?
8.What is your daytime availability?
9.How did you learn about the Executive Service Corps?
Business and Professional Experience
ESC volunteers are placed primarily as consultants with nonprofit organizations. ESC trains consultants in the skills of working with a client, and improves existing skill sets. We are not a primary trainer for you to learn a new skill area. Please check only skills that you would be able to offer as expertise to a nonprofit, not those you would be interested in learning.
10.Nonprofit Board Development
Highly skilled
Some knowledge
N/A
Member Recruitment
Board/Staff Relations
Roles and Responsibilities
Committee Structure
Operational Effectiveness
Retreats/Workshops/Facilitation
11.Marketing
Highly skilled
Some knowledge
N/A
Advertizing
Merchandising
Promotion/Promotional Events
Brochures/Reports
Social Media
12.Accounting
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Reporting and Controls
Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Nonprofit Tax Forms
Cash Flow Forecasting
Financial Dashboard
Cost Benefit Analysis
Quickbooks
13.Organization
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Quality Improvement
Outcomes Management
Program Evaluation
Organization Planning/Design
Mergers/Strategic Alliances
14.Long Range Planning
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Facilitating Process with Board/Staff
Strategic Planning
Business Planning
Mission Review/Development
Goal and Objective Setting
Structuring and Writing Plan
15.Fund Development
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Overall Strategies
Annual Giving Campaigns
Planning Giving Programs
Capital Campaigns
Fundraising Events
Write/Critique Grant Proposals
Government Funding
Social Enterprise/Earned
Revenue
16.Human Resources
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Personnel Administration
Personnel Policies/Practices
Compensation
Benefits
Recruiting/Interviewing
Staff Morale/Team Building
Supervisor Training
Training and Staff Development
Employee Communications
Job Descriptions
Performance Evaluation
Volunteer Management
17.Public Relations
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Strategies and Plans
Media Relations
External Communications
Customer Service
Public Service Announcements
News Releases
Newsletters
Promotional Writing
Design/Graphics
Printing/Production
Public Opinion
Studies/Surveys
Focus Group Facilitation
Effective Public Relations
18.Facilities
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Relocation/Buying/Leasing
New Construction
Property Development
Interior Design/Space Planning
Facility
Management/Maintenance
Environmental Health and
Safety
Equipment Planning
Energy Efficiency
19.Operations Analysis
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Office Management
Six Sigma - Process Improvement
Purchasing
Inventory Control
Warehousing
Distribution
Food Service
Insurance/Risk Management
20.Workshops/Trainings
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Leadership Development
Supervisory Training
Workshop Design
Workshop Instruction
Managed Training Function
21.Information and Technology Management
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Technology Planning
Network/System Analysis and Design
Technology Management and Control
Programming
Data Analysis
Database Management
Database Design
Salesforce Design/Administration
Hardware/Software Selection
Telecommunications
Website Design and Maintenance
Video Conferencing/Webinar Design
Customer Support/Help Desk Management
22.General Management
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Managed a Department
Managed a Company
23.Other Special Skills and Experience
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Coaching
ICF Certied Coach
Executive Advisory (mentoring Executive Directors or Managers)
Legal
CPA
Government Relations
Advocacy/Lobby
Language
Association Management
Project Management
Certification (PMP, CPM)
Nonprofit Bylaws
24.New and Emerging Nonprofits
Highly Skilled
Some Knowledge
N/A
Planning for New Nonprofit
Incorporation Process
Tax Exemption Process (1023)
Fiscal Sponsorship
25.We work with groups that represent many constituencies. If you have life experience that informs your work in these areas and want to make that a part of your volunteer experience, please indicate the relevant areas below: (check all that apply)
26.What else would you like us to know about your experience and skills?
27.Please rate your interest level in the type of nonprofit.
Least Interested
Interested
Highly Interested
Arts & Culture
Education
Environment & Animal Welfare
Health
Human Services
Public Interest (Advocacy, Human Rights, Community Development, Dispute Resolution)
Faith-Based Organizations
28.I prefer working with an organization that is in one of the following stages of development:
29.I am able to devote the following number of hours each month to ESC:
Please provide names and contact information of 3 references who can help us understand your ability to be a nonprofit management consultant.
30.First reference
31.Second reference
32.Third reference
33.Please provide a one paragraph Bio that lists your skills and work with the nonprofit sector and your employment path as something we can attach to client proposals or a list of volunteers.
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Thanks again for your interest. We will be in contact to discuss your skills and possible fit with ESC at The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Managment. Thanks!