Advisory / Accountability Group Survey: Experiences with Accountability Structures

This survey aims to understand the experiences of people who have been part of advisory boards, accountability structures, or participatory decision-making structures in philanthropy, funding and civil society organizations. At this critical time when our sector is experiencing significant funding shifts and constraints, interrogating and recommitting to genuine solidarity and accountability is key. Your insights will help improve accountability practices and develop resources for the field. All personal information will be kept confidential and anonymous in any public reporting unless explicit permission is granted.

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We define accountability structures as the formal and informal structures, processes, and practices that funding organizations use to:

Examples include advisory committees, participatory grantmaking processes, community review panels, and feedback systems that influence organizational decisions.

All participants will be entered into a draw for a goody bag worth over $100 containing Curiosa Cards for shared leadership, a beautiful print, a book and an extra surprise. Participants of this survey will also be invited to express interest in participating in a 2-hour financially compensated workshop.