Many thanks to the members that participated in the 2010 Annual Member Survey conducted in August 2010. Your responses are:
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vital to understanding the diversities and similarities of our members
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integral in helping set the tone for future programming and activities
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used to ensure that member’s interests guide the actions of the VAFRE Board.
Highlights of the survey include:
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Over 50% of respondents have been employed 10 or more years as a philanthropic professional
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Nearly half of respondents are also members of AFP
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16% of respondents have the CFRE or AFRE designations and 47% are interested in seeking one of these designations
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53% of respondents reached or exceeded their fundraising goal last year
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Sustaining revenue and challenges with organizational development topped the list of “greatest concerns”
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48 suggestions were made for future speakers/topics
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26 suggestions were made for ways to increase the value of VAFRE membership
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Top reasons for being a member: networking (82%); professional development (78%); and, interaction with experienced professionals / mentoring (69%).
Members Only: to access the full survey results log in to the site and go to the Member Resources page.
