Nonprofit Connect Membership Survey (2014)

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* 1. How have your expectations been met with each of the following Nonprofit Connect programs?

	Above Expectations	Meets Expectations	Below Expectations	Haven't Attended
Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon	Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Above Expectations	Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Meets Expectations	Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Below Expectations	Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Haven't Attended
501 (c) Success National Speaker Series	501 (c) Success National Speaker Series Above Expectations	501 (c) Success National Speaker Series Meets Expectations	501 (c) Success National Speaker Series Below Expectations	501 (c) Success National Speaker Series Haven't Attended
The Philly Awards	The Philly Awards Above Expectations	The Philly Awards Meets Expectations	The Philly Awards Below Expectations	The Philly Awards Haven't Attended
Finance/Operations Programs	Finance/Operations Programs Above Expectations	Finance/Operations Programs Meets Expectations	Finance/Operations Programs Below Expectations	Finance/Operations Programs Haven't Attended
Fundraising Programs	Fundraising Programs Above Expectations	Fundraising Programs Meets Expectations	Fundraising Programs Below Expectations	Fundraising Programs Haven't Attended
Marketing/Communications Programs	Marketing/Communications Programs Above Expectations	Marketing/Communications Programs Meets Expectations	Marketing/Communications Programs Below Expectations	Marketing/Communications Programs Haven't Attended
Volunteer Management Programs	Volunteer Management Programs Above Expectations	Volunteer Management Programs Meets Expectations	Volunteer Management Programs Below Expectations	Volunteer Management Programs Haven't Attended
Board Development Programs	Board Development Programs Above Expectations	Board Development Programs Meets Expectations	Board Development Programs Below Expectations	Board Development Programs Haven't Attended
YNPNkc (Young Nonprofit Professional Network)	YNPNkc (Young Nonprofit Professional Network) Above Expectations	YNPNkc (Young Nonprofit Professional Network) Meets Expectations	YNPNkc (Young Nonprofit Professional Network) Below Expectations	YNPNkc (Young Nonprofit Professional Network) Haven't Attended
Shadow Day	Shadow Day Above Expectations	Shadow Day Meets Expectations	Shadow Day Below Expectations	Shadow Day Haven't Attended

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* 2. In the past, what would you say are the reasons that prevented you from attending programs or events? (Please select all that apply.)

Lack of time

Not interested in the topic being presented

Cost

Location

Time of event or program

Too basic

Too advanced

Didn't know about them

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* 3. What presenter or speaker (national or local) would you most like to learn from?

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* 4. In which areas would you or someone in your organization benefit from additional training or education?

	Most Beneficial	Beneficial	No Interest
Technology	Technology Most Beneficial	Technology Beneficial	Technology No Interest
Strategic Planning	Strategic Planning Most Beneficial	Strategic Planning Beneficial	Strategic Planning No Interest
Succession Planning	Succession Planning Most Beneficial	Succession Planning Beneficial	Succession Planning No Interest
Event Planning	Event Planning Most Beneficial	Event Planning Beneficial	Event Planning No Interest
Fund Development	Fund Development Most Beneficial	Fund Development Beneficial	Fund Development No Interest
Marketing/Social Media	Marketing/Social Media Most Beneficial	Marketing/Social Media Beneficial	Marketing/Social Media No Interest
Finance Management	Finance Management Most Beneficial	Finance Management Beneficial	Finance Management No Interest
Legal Resources	Legal Resources Most Beneficial	Legal Resources Beneficial	Legal Resources No Interest
Board Development	Board Development Most Beneficial	Board Development Beneficial	Board Development No Interest
Volunteer Management	Volunteer Management Most Beneficial	Volunteer Management Beneficial	Volunteer Management No Interest
Community Advocacy	Community Advocacy Most Beneficial	Community Advocacy Beneficial	Community Advocacy No Interest

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How have your expectations been met with each of the following Nonprofit Connect resources and tools?

	Above Expectations	Meets Expectations	Below Expectations	Don't Know
JobLink Job Board	JobLink Job Board Above Expectations	JobLink Job Board Meets Expectations	JobLink Job Board Below Expectations	JobLink Job Board Don't Know
Member Directory	Member Directory Above Expectations	Member Directory Meets Expectations	Member Directory Below Expectations	Member Directory Don't Know
Online Foundation Directory	Online Foundation Directory Above Expectations	Online Foundation Directory Meets Expectations	Online Foundation Directory Below Expectations	Online Foundation Directory Don't Know
GrantStation	GrantStation Above Expectations	GrantStation Meets Expectations	GrantStation Below Expectations	GrantStation Don't Know
Salary & Benefit Survey	Salary & Benefit Survey Above Expectations	Salary & Benefit Survey Meets Expectations	Salary & Benefit Survey Below Expectations	Salary & Benefit Survey Don't Know
ResourceLink	ResourceLink Above Expectations	ResourceLink Meets Expectations	ResourceLink Below Expectations	ResourceLink Don't Know
Community Event Calendar	Community Event Calendar Above Expectations	Community Event Calendar Meets Expectations	Community Event Calendar Below Expectations	Community Event Calendar Don't Know
Member News	Member News Above Expectations	Member News Meets Expectations	Member News Below Expectations	Member News Don't Know

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* 6. What do you consider the single most valuable service, program or resource Nonprofit Connect has to offer you and/or your organization?

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* 7. What service, program or information would you like Nonprofit Connect to add or provide your organization?

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* 8. How have your expectations been met with each of the following Nonprofit Connect communications?

	Above Expectations	Meets Expectations	Below Expectations	Don't Know
TheLink Weekly Electronic Newsletter	TheLink Weekly Electronic Newsletter Above Expectations	TheLink Weekly Electronic Newsletter Meets Expectations	TheLink Weekly Electronic Newsletter Below Expectations	TheLink Weekly Electronic Newsletter Don't Know
Website/npconnect.org (excluding JobLink)	Website/npconnect.org (excluding JobLink) Above Expectations	Website/npconnect.org (excluding JobLink) Meets Expectations	Website/npconnect.org (excluding JobLink) Below Expectations	Website/npconnect.org (excluding JobLink) Don't Know
Blog	Blog Above Expectations	Blog Meets Expectations	Blog Below Expectations	Blog Don't Know
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) Above Expectations	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) Meets Expectations	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) Below Expectations	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) Don't Know

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* 9. In what way can we improve www.npconnect.org to better serve you?

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* 10. How do you prefer to be notified about Nonprofit Connect programs and events?

Direct Mail

Personal Email

The Link Electronic Newsletter

Social Media

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If you or your organization are a member(s) do you plan on renewing your membership?

Yes

Don't Know

I'm interested in joining. Please contact me at:

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* 12. What were your reasons for joining or being a member of Nonprofit Connect? (Please check all that apply.)

JobLink discount

Networking and connecting with peers

Online Foundation Directory/GrantStation

Education, programs and professional development

Information, stay informed

Not a member

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Do you feel that your expectations of membership with Nonprofit Connect have been met? Please explain

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* 14. How can Nonprofit Connect add more value to your membership?

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* 15. What one word would you use to describe Nonprofit Connect?

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* 16. Which of the following best describes Nonprofit Connect currently? (Please rate each option on a scale of 1 through 5, with 1 being the most descriptive of Nonprofit Connect, and 5 being the least descriptive of Nonprofit Connect.)

	1 (MOST)	2	3	4	5 (LEAST)
RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas.	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 1 (MOST)	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 2	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 3	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 4	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 5 (LEAST)
EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics.	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 1 (MOST)	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 2	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 3	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 4	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 5 (LEAST)
VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues.	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 1 (MOST)	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 2	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 3	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 4	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 5 (LEAST)
CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations.	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 1 (MOST)	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 2	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 3	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 4	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 5 (LEAST)
CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders.	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 1 (MOST)	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 2	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 3	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 4	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 5 (LEAST)

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* 17. Which of the following would you like to see Nonprofit Connect become in the next one to three years? (Please rate each option on a scale of 1 through 5, with 1 being what you would most like Nonprofit Connect to become, and 5 being what you would least like Nonprofit Connect to become.)

	1 (MOST)	2	3	4	5 (LEAST)
RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas.	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 1 (MOST)	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 2	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 3	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 4	RESOURCE - The number one resource for nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, providing research and statistics on the sector, acting as the go-to place for nonprofit news and providing a comprehensive library of information and ideas. 5 (LEAST)
EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics.	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 1 (MOST)	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 2	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 3	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 4	EDUCATOR - The premier provider of training on nonprofit best-practices with programs for all levels of professionals in any focus area. Identify industry trends and offer innovative program topics. 5 (LEAST)
VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues.	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 1 (MOST)	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 2	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 3	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 4	VOICE - Act as a collective voice for the local nonprofit sector, and provide a better understanding of the rapidly changing nonprofit landscape to funders and businesses. Inform and potentially advocate on nonprofit legislative issues. 5 (LEAST)
CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations.	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 1 (MOST)	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 2	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 3	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 4	CONVENER - Connect nonprofits, funders and businesses in the Kansas City community, and offer forums for discussion on nonprofit issues. Work to narrow the gap between funders and nonprofits, and mediate the conversation on collaborations for collective impact between like-minded organizations. 5 (LEAST)
CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders.	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 1 (MOST)	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 2	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 3	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 4	CAREER - Offer the most comprehensive nonprofit job board in the region. Provide career development for the full career cycle, including entry level, middle career and seasoned professionals, and help cultivate the next generation of nonprofit leaders. 5 (LEAST)

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* 18. What are the two most pressing issues facing your organization today?

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* 19. What two issues do you see facing your organization in the next 3-5 years?

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* 20. What is your title or role within your organization?

Executive Director

Board of Directors

Senior Leadership

Upper Middle Management

Support Staff

Volunteer

Other (please specify)

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* 21. What is your area of responsibility? Please select all that apply.

Fundraising, Development, Revenue Generation, Sales

Operations, Finance, Human Resources

Education, Trainer, Programs

Special Events, Event Planning

Communications, Marketing, Social Media, Public or Media Relations, IT

Volunteer Management

Foundation/Funder

Business Professional

Governance/Board of Directors

Student

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* 22. How many employees are at your organization/business (paid full time employees)?

1-10

11-25

26-50

51-100

101-250

Over 250

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* 23. What category would your organization/business most identify with?

Arts, Culture, Humanities

Community or Economic Development

Education

Environment/Animals

Government

Grantmaking

Health Care

Human Services

International/Foreign Affairs

Association/Membership Based

Public/Societal Benefit

Religion Related

For-Profit Business

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Do you have any other feedback you wish to share?

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* 25. If you would like to be contacted by Nonprofit Connect staff to discuss your survey responses, please provide your contact information. (Name, email address and phone number)