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	Not trueThe mission statement is clear Not true	Somewhat trueThe mission statement is clear Somewhat true	Largely trueThe mission statement is clear Largely true	Fully trueThe mission statement is clear Fully true
The mission statement explains why we exist	Not trueThe mission statement explains why we exist Not true	Somewhat trueThe mission statement explains why we exist Somewhat true	Largely trueThe mission statement explains why we exist Largely true	Fully trueThe mission statement explains why we exist Fully true
The mission statement is compelling	Not trueThe mission statement is compelling Not true	Somewhat trueThe mission statement is compelling Somewhat true	Largely trueThe mission statement is compelling Largely true	Fully trueThe mission statement is compelling Fully true
The mission statement defines our customer base	Not trueThe mission statement defines our customer base Not true	Somewhat trueThe mission statement defines our customer base Somewhat true	Largely trueThe mission statement defines our customer base Largely true	Fully trueThe 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.	Strongly DisagreeThe board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Disagree	NeutralThe board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Neutral	AgreeThe board reviews the bylaws regularly (and revises when necessary) to ensure legal compliance and consistency with current practices. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe 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.	Strongly DisagreeThe board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Disagree	NeutralThe board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Neutral	AgreeThe board has the right people and skills to govern and lead the organization. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe 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.	Strongly DisagreeThe board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Disagree	NeutralThe board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Neutral	AgreeThe board is strategic and pro-active about identifying and recruiting new board members. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe 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.	Strongly DisagreeThe board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Disagree	NeutralThe board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Neutral	AgreeThe board is proactive in building leadership and planning for officer succession planning. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe 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.	Strongly DisagreeThe board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Disagree	NeutralThe board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Neutral	AgreeThe board thoroughly orients new board members to the organization and board service. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe 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.	Strongly DisagreeThe Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeThe Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Disagree	NeutralThe Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Neutral	AgreeThe Board’s committee structure (or other approach to carrying out work) is appropriate to the size and needs of the organization. Agree	Strongly AgreeThe 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.	Strongly DisagreeCommittee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeCommittee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Disagree	NeutralCommittee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Neutral	AgreeCommittee Chairs and/or board and staff leadership do an effective job planning board and committee agendas and preparing for meetings. Agree	Strongly AgreeCommittee 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	Strongly DisagreeWe receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Strongly Disagree	DisagreeWe receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Disagree	NeutralWe receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Neutral	AgreeWe receive written reports to the board in advance of our board and committee meetings Agree	Strongly AgreeWe 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.	Strongly DisagreeBoard leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeBoard leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Disagree	NeutralBoard leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Neutral	AgreeBoard leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Agree	Strongly AgreeBoard leaders provide effective guidance and leadership to the board. Strongly Agree
Board members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect.	Strongly DisagreeBoard members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeBoard members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Disagree	NeutralBoard members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Neutral	AgreeBoard members have a positive working relationships and demonstrate mutual respect. Agree	Strongly AgreeBoard 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.	Strongly DisagreeWe do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Strongly Disagree	DisagreeWe do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Disagree	NeutralWe do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Neutral	AgreeWe do a good job encouraging and dealing with different points of view. Agree	Strongly AgreeWe 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	Not TrueThe board approves the annual budget Not True	Slightly TrueThe board approves the annual budget Slightly True	Moderately TrueThe board approves the annual budget Moderately True	Very TrueThe board approves the annual budget Very True	Don't KnowThe board approves the annual budget Don't Know
The board monitors financial performance through written financial reports	Not TrueThe board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Not True	Slightly TrueThe board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Slightly True	Moderately TrueThe board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Moderately True	Very TrueThe board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Very True	Don't KnowThe board monitors financial performance through written financial reports Don't Know
The board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary	Not TrueThe board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Not True	Slightly TrueThe board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Slightly True	Moderately TrueThe board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Moderately True	Very TrueThe board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Very True	Don't KnowThe board approves revisions to the annual budget as necessary Don't Know
The board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies	Not TrueThe board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Not True	Slightly TrueThe board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Slightly True	Moderately TrueThe board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Moderately True	Very TrueThe board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Very True	Don't KnowThe board develops, reviews and revises the financial policies Don't Know
The board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization	Not TrueThe board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Not True	Slightly TrueThe board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Slightly True	Moderately TrueThe board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Moderately True	Very TrueThe board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Very True	Don't KnowThe board plans for the longterm financial viability of the organization Don't Know
The board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually	Not TrueThe board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Not True	Slightly TrueThe board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Slightly True	Moderately TrueThe board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Moderately True	Very TrueThe board reviews insurance needs and coverage annually Very True	Don't KnowThe 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	Describes my backgroundNeighborhood / Community representative Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardNeighborhood / Community representative Describes someone on our board	High priority needNeighborhood / Community representative High priority need	Low priority needNeighborhood / Community representative Low priority need	Not a current needNeighborhood / Community representative Not a current need
Nonprofit management	Describes my backgroundNonprofit management Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardNonprofit management Describes someone on our board	High priority needNonprofit management High priority need	Low priority needNonprofit management Low priority need	Not a current needNonprofit management Not a current need
Fundraising	Describes my backgroundFundraising Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardFundraising Describes someone on our board	High priority needFundraising High priority need	Low priority needFundraising Low priority need	Not a current needFundraising Not a current need
Accounting expertise	Describes my backgroundAccounting expertise Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardAccounting expertise Describes someone on our board	High priority needAccounting expertise High priority need	Low priority needAccounting expertise Low priority need	Not a current needAccounting expertise Not a current need
Businessperson	Describes my backgroundBusinessperson Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardBusinessperson Describes someone on our board	High priority needBusinessperson High priority need	Low priority needBusinessperson Low priority need	Not a current needBusinessperson Not a current need
Marketing / PR	Describes my backgroundMarketing / PR Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardMarketing / PR Describes someone on our board	High priority needMarketing / PR High priority need	Low priority needMarketing / PR Low priority need	Not a current needMarketing / PR Not a current need
Technology	Describes my backgroundTechnology Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardTechnology Describes someone on our board	High priority needTechnology High priority need	Low priority needTechnology Low priority need	Not a current needTechnology Not a current need
Program Development	Describes my backgroundProgram Development Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardProgram Development Describes someone on our board	High priority needProgram Development High priority need	Low priority needProgram Development Low priority need	Not a current needProgram Development Not a current need
Political connections	Describes my backgroundPolitical connections Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardPolitical connections Describes someone on our board	High priority needPolitical connections High priority need	Low priority needPolitical connections Low priority need	Not a current needPolitical connections Not a current need
Educator	Describes my backgroundEducator Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardEducator Describes someone on our board	High priority needEducator High priority need	Low priority needEducator Low priority need	Not a current needEducator Not a current need
Represent ethnic / racial minorities	Describes my backgroundRepresent ethnic / racial minorities Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardRepresent ethnic / racial minorities Describes someone on our board	High priority needRepresent ethnic / racial minorities High priority need	Low priority needRepresent ethnic / racial minorities Low priority need	Not a current needRepresent ethnic / racial minorities Not a current need
Musician / music production experience	Describes my backgroundMusician / music production experience Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardMusician / music production experience Describes someone on our board	High priority needMusician / music production experience High priority need	Low priority needMusician / music production experience Low priority need	Not a current needMusician / music production experience Not a current need
Community economic development experience	Describes my backgroundCommunity economic development experience Describes my background	Describes someone on our boardCommunity economic development experience Describes someone on our board	High priority needCommunity economic development experience High priority need	Low priority needCommunity economic development experience Low priority need	Not a current needCommunity 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?