Internal Board Survey - Friends Of Music Concerts

Mission, Values & Vision

The following is a proposed revision to the mission statement for comment. All thoughts are welcome. "Friends of Music Concerts has presented outstanding chamber music concerts featuring world-class and young, award-winning musicians to Westchester audiences since 1954. In addition, we seek to encourage a younger audience and develop their love of music through educational outreach programs presented by young professional ensembles to work with students at Westchester public schools and by offering free tickets for students to attend our concert series, helping to create the audiences and classical musicians of tomorrow. *

	Not true	Somewhat true	Largely true	Fully true
The mission statement is clear	The mission statement is clear Not true	The mission statement is clear Somewhat true	The mission statement is clear Largely true	The mission statement is clear Fully true
The mission statement explains why we exist	The mission statement explains why we exist Not true	The mission statement explains why we exist Somewhat true	The mission statement explains why we exist Largely true	The mission statement explains why we exist Fully true
The mission statement is compelling	The mission statement is compelling Not true	The mission statement is compelling Somewhat true	The mission statement is compelling Largely true	The mission statement is compelling Fully true
The mission statement defines our customer base	The mission statement defines our customer base Not true	The mission statement defines our customer base Somewhat true	The mission statement defines our customer base Largely true	The mission statement defines our customer base Fully true

Do you have any suggestions for improving the mission statement?

What are the 3 top values or core principles that guide the work of the organization? Values describe the organization's culture and affect service delivery, policy setting and relationships. *

Second core value

Third core value

A Strategic Vision Statement describes your overall intention with respect to the organization's growth, scope of service, characteristics, sustainability and/or competitive position in the community. What are the key elements of your five year vision for Friends of Music Concerts? *

S.W.O.T (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) Analysis

Now, look at the internal characteristics and external circumstances of the organization. Which of these will work for – or against the organization's success in the next three to five years? Give some thought to the things the organization does BEST, and those things that NEED IMPROVEMENT (internal characteristics of the organization). Then, look outside of the organization. Do you recognize any opportunities that your organization should take advantage of now or in the next three to five years? Are there threats or barriers to your organization's success that we can anticipate?

Internal strengths ... *

External opportunities ... *

Internal weaknesses or areas that need improvement ... *

External threats or areas of concern ... *

Goals

Now think about the goals that the organization will need to establish in order to achieve the vision that has been described above. Please try to identify several more specific things that must change and describe HOW they should change. Again, don’t worry about commenting in every category, or writing beautiful goal statements – we’re going for ideas at this point.

Programs and Services: Performances *

Programs and Services: Education *

Community Partnerships and Collaborations *

Marketing and Public Relations *

Fundraising and Revenue Generation *

Financial and Administrative Infrastructure *

Volunteer Recruitment, Engagement and Recognition *

Please identify the top 3 things you feel the strategic planning process should address. *

Assessment of Board Performance

Please rate the board's performance in the area of Board Management and Board Development by indicating how accurate the following statements are. *

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
The board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices.	The board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Strongly Disagree	The board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Disagree	The board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Neutral	The board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Agree	The board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Strongly Agree
The board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization.	The board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Strongly Disagree	The board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Disagree	The board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Neutral	The board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Agree	The board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Strongly Agree
The board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members.	The board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Strongly Disagree	The board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Disagree	The board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Neutral	The board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Agree	The board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Strongly Agree
The board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning.	The board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Strongly Disagree	The board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Disagree	The board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Neutral	The board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Agree	The board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Strongly Agree
The board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service.	The board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Strongly Disagree	The board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Disagree	The board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Neutral	The board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Agree	The board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Strongly Agree
The Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization.	The Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Strongly Disagree	The Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Disagree	The Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Neutral	The Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Agree	The Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Strongly Agree
Committee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings.	Committee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Strongly Disagree	Committee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Disagree	Committee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Neutral	Committee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Agree	Committee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Strongly Agree
We receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings	We receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Strongly Disagree	We receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Disagree	We receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Neutral	We receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Agree	We receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Strongly Agree
Board leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board.	Board leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Strongly Disagree	Board leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Disagree	Board leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Neutral	Board leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Agree	Board leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Strongly Agree
Board members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect.	Board members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Strongly Disagree	Board members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Disagree	Board members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Neutral	Board members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Agree	Board members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Strongly Agree
We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view.	We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Strongly Disagree	We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Disagree	We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Neutral	We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Agree	We do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Strongly Agree

Please rate the board's performance in the area of Financial Oversight *

	Not True	Slightly True	Moderately True	Very True	Don't Know
The board approves the annual budget	The board approves the annual budget Not True	The board approves the annual budget Slightly True	The board approves the annual budget Moderately True	The board approves the annual budget Very True	The board approves the annual budget Don't Know
The board monitors financial performance through written financial reports	The board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Not True	The board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Slightly True	The board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Moderately True	The board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Very True	The board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Don't Know
The board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary	The board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Not True	The board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Slightly True	The board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Moderately True	The board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Very True	The board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Don't Know
The board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies	The board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Not True	The board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Slightly True	The board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Moderately True	The board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Very True	The board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Don't Know
The board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization	The board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Not True	The board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Slightly True	The board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Moderately True	The board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Very True	The board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Don't Know
The board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually	The board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Not True	The board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Slightly True	The board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Moderately True	The board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Very True	The board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Don't Know

Please respond to each question by checking off the appropriate columns. You may check off as many boxes as apply.

	Describes my background	Describes someone on our board	High priority need	Low priority need	Not a current need
Neighborhood / Community representative	Neighborhood / Community representative Describes my background	Neighborhood / Community representative Describes someone on our board	Neighborhood / Community representative High priority need	Neighborhood / Community representative Low priority need	Neighborhood / Community representative Not a current need
Nonprofit management	Nonprofit management Describes my background	Nonprofit management Describes someone on our board	Nonprofit management High priority need	Nonprofit management Low priority need	Nonprofit management Not a current need
Fundraising	Fundraising Describes my background	Fundraising Describes someone on our board	Fundraising High priority need	Fundraising Low priority need	Fundraising Not a current need
Accounting expertise	Accounting expertise Describes my background	Accounting expertise Describes someone on our board	Accounting expertise High priority need	Accounting expertise Low priority need	Accounting expertise Not a current need
Businessperson	Businessperson Describes my background	Businessperson Describes someone on our board	Businessperson High priority need	Businessperson Low priority need	Businessperson Not a current need
Marketing / PR	Marketing / PR Describes my background	Marketing / PR Describes someone on our board	Marketing / PR High priority need	Marketing / PR Low priority need	Marketing / PR Not a current need
Technology	Technology Describes my background	Technology Describes someone on our board	Technology High priority need	Technology Low priority need	Technology Not a current need
Program Development	Program Development Describes my background	Program Development Describes someone on our board	Program Development High priority need	Program Development Low priority need	Program Development Not a current need
Political connections	Political connections Describes my background	Political connections Describes someone on our board	Political connections High priority need	Political connections Low priority need	Political connections Not a current need
Educator	Educator Describes my background	Educator Describes someone on our board	Educator High priority need	Educator Low priority need	Educator Not a current need
Represent ethnic / racial minorities	Represent ethnic / racial minorities Describes my background	Represent ethnic / racial minorities Describes someone on our board	Represent ethnic / racial minorities High priority need	Represent ethnic / racial minorities Low priority need	Represent ethnic / racial minorities Not a current need
Musician / music production experience	Musician / music production experience Describes my background	Musician / music production experience Describes someone on our board	Musician / music production experience High priority need	Musician / music production experience Low priority need	Musician / music production experience Not a current need
Community economic development experience	Community economic development experience Describes my background	Community economic development experience Describes someone on our board	Community economic development experience High priority need	Community economic development experience Low priority need	Community economic development experience Not a current need

Looking Ahead

What would help you enhance your performance as a board member? What do you need from other to achieve the level of engagement you aspire to? *

What suggestions do you have for how the board might enhance its performance in the coming year?