Dear St. Vincent de Paul Stakeholder:
 
We are currently updating our strategic plan for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serving the Capital Region of Louisiana.  As part of that important process, we need your input. Please take a few moments to complete the following survey answering each question with your option.  Your individual responses will be kept confidential.


MISSION EFFECTIVENESS 

St. Vincent DePaul Mission Statement

“A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.”

Identity Statement (Who we are/ What are our values)

Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

As a reflection of the whole family of God, Members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule.

Organized locally, Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served, because in them Vincentians see the face of Christ.


Local Vision Statement

By recognizing Christ in each other and in those we serve, we will provide quality and caring works of mercy consistent with available resources.

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* On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not effective and 5 being highly effective, how effective is St. Vincent de Paul in realizing its stated Mission?

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* On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not effective and 5 being highly effective, how effective is St. Vincent de Paul in being guided by Gospel values and growing in holiness?

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* On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not effective and 5 being highly effective, how effective is St. Vincent de Paul in identifying the suffering and needs of our community?

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* On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not effective and 5 being highly effective, how effective is St. Vincent de Paul in providing person to person services to help the needy and suffering in our community?

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* On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not effective and 5 being highly effective, how effective is St. Vincent de Paul in identifying and addressing the causes of need and suffering in our community?

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* Does St. Vincent de Paul provide help and services to those in need without judgment or preference and by seeing the face of Christ in all people?

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* On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not effective and 5 being highly effective, how effective is St. Vincent de Paul in creating a network of friends and partnering with people of goodwill in relieving need?

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* Do all St. Vincent de Paul stakeholder groups (Guests, Donors, Staff, BR Community, etc.) understand the Mission and how St. Vincent de Paul works to fulfill its Mission?

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* Do St. Vincent de Paul programs reflect the Gospel Values in the execution of their respective functions?

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* What can St. Vincent de Paul do to further realize its mission? 

 
 
Performance 

Please provide your opinion on the following statements:

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* St. Vincent de Paul properly and efficiently uses the financial resources provided to St. Vincent de Paul to help those in need and provide services.

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* St. Vincent de Paul is appropriate, responsible, and effective in soliciting donors for needed financial resources.

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* St. Vincent de Paul administers appropriate, productive and efficient revenue generating programs to create the financial and in-kind resources needed.

Please evaluate several aspects of the following St. Vincent de Paul programs on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being Poor and 5 being Excellent
 
Bishop Ott Shelter Program (Day & Night Shelter & Services for Men, Women, Children and Families)

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* Overall Quality of Accommodations Provided to Guests

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* Safety of Guests

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* Adequacy of Services Provided

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* Availability of Bed Accommodations (#) for Those in Need

St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room

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* Overall Quality of the Meals and the Facility

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* Friendliness of Staff and Volunteers

St. Vincent de Paul Stores

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* Selection and Quality of Goods

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* Safety and Cleanliness of the Stores

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* Adequacy of free items provided to the needy

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* Helpfulness and Friendliness of Store Staff

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* Overall Contribution to the Success of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy

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* Availability of Needed Medications

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* Ease of Accessing Pharmacy Services

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* Friendliness of Staff and Volunteers

St. Vincent de Paul Parish Conferences (Home Visit Ministry)

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* Consistency of Assistance and Services Provided Throughout all Parishes

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* Training and Organizational Resources for Conference Members

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* Adequacy of Resources to Meet the Needs of Recipients in the Parishes

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* Friendliness and Compassion of Conference Members

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* Coordination of the Conferences with St. Vincent de Paul Special Work Programs

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* St. Vincent de Paul is providing ample opportunities for individuals to join Conferences

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* Conference Members are growing in holiness

COMMUNICATION
 
Please provide your opinion on the following statements:

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* A majority of residents in Baton Rouge are aware of St. Vincent de Paul’s presence and programs in the community.

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* Of those aware of St. Vincent de Paul, the predominate perception of St. Vincent de Paul and its programs is Extremely Positive.

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* Overall, St. Vincent de Paul does an excellent job of communicating with all of its major stakeholders in the community.

Please rate St. Vincent de Paul’s effectiveness in communicating with the following groups:

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* Guests and Recipients of St. Vincent de Paul Services

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* St. Vincent de Paul Staff Members

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* St. Vincent de Paul Donors

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* St. Vincent de Paul Volunteers

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* Community Non-Profit Organizations and Program Partners

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* Parishioners in the Baton Rouge Diocese

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* What are the top 3 ways you currently receive information about St. Vincent de Paul and its activities:
(Select up to 3)

STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND FACILITIES

Please evaluate several aspects of the following St. Vincent de Paul Staff and Volunteer efforts on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being Poor and 5 being Excellent

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* Attracting qualified, committed and dedicated staff:

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* Training and retaining top quality staff:

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* Providing adequate volunteer opportunities for those wanting to help St. Vincent de Paul:

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* Do you believe that St. Vincent de Paul’s  collective facilities are appropriate to support the mission?

COMMUNITY NEEDS
 
Please provide your opinion on the following statements:

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* St. Vincent de Paul does an excellent ongoing job of identifying emerging needs in the Greater Baton Rouge Area and throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

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* Of identified community needs, St. Vincent de Paul is able to adequately marshal resources and personnel to meet those community needs.

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* St. Vincent de Paul partners well and where appropriate with other non-profit community organizations to provide needed community services.

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* St. Vincent de Paul provides its appropriate share of services to meet the total need in our community.

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* Please list emerging community needs (continuing for the next 3 to 5 years) relevant to St. Vincent de Paul’s mission.

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* What should St. Vincent de Paul do to address the emerging needs you identified?

DEMOGRAPHICS

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* What is your primary role or roles with St. Vincent de Paul?  (Please select one or no more than three.)

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* How many years have you been involved with St. Vincent de Paul?

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* What is your gender?

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* What is your age group?

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* Name (optional)

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* Your Organization's Name (optional)

Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable input!

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