1.How significant is the long-term unemployment problem in the US?

Very Serious Problem

Serious Problem

Moderate Problem

Not a Serious Problem

2.Do you believe that nonprofits should make an intentional effort to hire the long-term unemployed?

Yes

No

3.Has your organization ever hired someone who was previously unemployed for 27 weeks or more?

Yes

No

I don't know

4.If yes, how satisfied were you with the quality of work and contributions made by this person?

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Dissatisfied

5.Would you hire someone who was unemployed for 27 weeks or more if they were qualified for your open position?

Yes

Yes, but with reservations

No

Not sure

6.Rank your level of confidence with this statement on a scale of 1-5:

1 Not at all

2

3

4

5 To a Great Extent

I have confidence in the government to make it easier for the nonprofit sector to hire the long-term unemployed.

1 Not at all

2

3

4

5 To a Great Extent

I have confidence in private business to make it easier for the nonprofit sector to hire the long-term unemployed.

1 Not at all

2

3

4

5 To a Great Extent

I have confidence in all efforts that make it easier for the nonprofit sector to hire the long-term unemployed.

1 Not at all

2

3

4

5 To a Great Extent

7.Rank your level of confidence with this statement on a scale of 1-5:

1 Least Confident

2

3

4

5 Most Confident

I think the nonprofit sector can help lower the long-term unemployment rate in the next 6 months.

1 Least Confident

2

3

4

5 Most Confident

I think the nonprofit sector can help lower the long-term unemployment rate in the next year.

1 Least Confident

2

3

4

5 Most Confident

I think the nonprofit sector can help lower the unemployment rate in the next 5 years.

1 Least Confident

2

3

4

5 Most Confident

8.What do you think the nonprofit sector can do to lower the long-term unemployment rate?

9.What do you see as the biggest challenge faced by those who have been unemployed for a long period of time in applying for jobs in the nonprofit sector?

10.What kinds of resources would make it possible for your organization to hire someone who has been unemployed for 27 weeks or more?