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

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

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

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

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

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

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* 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.
I think the nonprofit sector can help lower the long-term unemployment rate in the next year.
I think the nonprofit sector can help lower the unemployment rate in the next 5 years.

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

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* 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?

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

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