HARC Key Informant Interview Questions

Introduction

HARC is greatly vested in ensuring that the annual resources for the organization meet the growing need for programs and services. We invite you to be included in the strategy process to grow our philanthropic culture and enhance our development for sustainability.

Please take this short survey, which will take less than ten minutes of your time. Your responses are private, no identifiable information is transferred to the organization or survey provider. Your responses will bring insight and critical information to the ongoing discussions held on this important initiative.

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* 1. How long have you been affiliated with HARC?

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

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* 2. I am a

Donor to HARC

HARC client family member

Currently on a HARC board or a HARC committee

Past HARC Board or committee member

HARC Volunteer

Present or past employee of HARC

Corporate executive

Medical professional

Political representative

I am not affiliated with HARC

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* 3. On the scale below, please rate your response to the following questions:

	Not Familiar	Somewhat Familiar	Familiar	Very Familiar
How familiar are you with HARC's mission	How familiar are you with HARC's mission Not Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's mission Somewhat Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's mission Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's mission Very Familiar
How familiar are you with HARC's programs and services	How familiar are you with HARC's programs and services Not Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's programs and services Somewhat Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's programs and services Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's programs and services Very Familiar
How familiar are you with HARC's impact and outcomes (results of their work)	How familiar are you with HARC's impact and outcomes (results of their work) Not Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's impact and outcomes (results of their work) Somewhat Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's impact and outcomes (results of their work) Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's impact and outcomes (results of their work) Very Familiar
How familiar are you with HARC's financial requirements for operation	How familiar are you with HARC's financial requirements for operation Not Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's financial requirements for operation Somewhat Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's financial requirements for operation Familiar	How familiar are you with HARC's financial requirements for operation Very Familiar

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* 4. What do you see as HARC's greatest strength?

Community outreach/involvement

Advocacy

Programs and services

Financial position

Events

Marketing/communications

Leadership

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What, if any, do you see as potential areas for improvement for HARC? What opportunities exist for HARC?

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* 6. Please respond to the following: I support HARC financially through

An annual fund gift occasionally

An annual fund gift every year

An annual fund gift every month

A large contribution once per year

Attending events

Planned giving (bequests and gift annuity's)

I do not support HARC financially

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What does compel you or what would compel you to give to HARC?

Personally effected by the mission

Compelling story for support

Friends with individuals involved in the organization

Tax related

No connection, was asked to participate in giving

I do not / would not give to HARC

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you are a current or former donor to the organization, what makes you feel good about your financial support of HARC? (check all the apply)

I strongly believe in the organization's cause/mission.

The organization makes me feel appreciated for my gifts.

The organization acknowledges my donations in newsletters and/or marketing materials.

I am able to see the impact of my financial investment in the organization.

I have a personal connection with someone who uses HARC's services.

I am not a current/former donor.

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* 9. How do you feel about the current level of communication and stewardship of your financial support?

Excellent

Good

Neutral

Badly

I am not a current/former donor

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* 10. What do you see as the most compelling reason for the community to support the organization?

The organization is a lifeline for families

The organization's knowledge and thought leadership on services for the disabled

The organization's executive and board leadership

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you think HARC has the philanthropic spirit and fund-raising process needed for success in securing large contributions?

Yes

Why or why not?

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* 12. Have you, or has anyone in your family, ever contributed a large gift to any nonprofit for program and service enhancement?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How recent was your last large gift to a nonprofit?

This year

Last year

More than two years ago

I have never made a large gift to a nonprofit

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* 14. Was your large gift in the range of

Under $1,000

$1,000-$5,000

$5,001-$10,000

Greater than $10,000

I have never made a large gift to a nonprofit

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you believe gifts at the $20,000 or $30,000 levels can be secured?

Yes

If not, what levels do you suggest?

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* 16. What challenges to securing large gifts from donors do you think might exist for HARC?

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* 17. Are you aware of any other organizations or initiatives in the community that might compete with HARC’s fundraising efforts?

Yes

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* 18. Are there persons, organizations, groups, foundations, government officials, etc. whose endorsement you would see as important to the success of enhancing HARC philanthropy?

Yes

If yes, please explain:

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* 1. How long have you been affiliated with HARC?

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* 2. I am a

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* 3. On the scale below, please rate your response to the following questions:

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* 4. What do you see as HARC's greatest strength?

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* 5. What, if any, do you see as potential areas for improvement for HARC? What opportunities exist for HARC?

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* 6. Please respond to the following: I support HARC financially through

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* 7. What does compel you or what would compel you to give to HARC?

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* 8. If you are a current or former donor to the organization, what makes you feel good about your financial support of HARC? (check all the apply)

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* 9. How do you feel about the current level of communication and stewardship of your financial support?

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* 10. What do you see as the most compelling reason for the community to support the organization?

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* 11. Do you think HARC has the philanthropic spirit and fund-raising process needed for success in securing large contributions?

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* 12. Have you, or has anyone in your family, ever contributed a large gift to any nonprofit for program and service enhancement?

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* 13. How recent was your last large gift to a nonprofit?

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* 14. Was your large gift in the range of

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* 15. Do you believe gifts at the $20,000 or $30,000 levels can be secured?

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* 16. What challenges to securing large gifts from donors do you think might exist for HARC?

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* 17. Are you aware of any other organizations or initiatives in the community that might compete with HARC’s fundraising efforts?

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* 18. Are there persons, organizations, groups, foundations, government officials, etc. whose endorsement you would see as important to the success of enhancing HARC philanthropy?

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* 19. Please comment on any points not covered that you feel are important for HARC to consider in its strategic development of philanthropy.