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A Survey to Inform G.A.L.A.'s 5-Year Strategic Plan


Generating meaninful feedback can be one of the most important and difficult challenges an organization like G.A.L.A. faces.  Your  participation in this survey will help inform our five-year strategic plan and guide the way we invest limited time, energy, and resources.  Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your deeply valued feedback.


The first few questions will help us understand the effectiveness of G.A.L.A.'s communication strategies.

 
1.

How did you find out about this survey?

G.A.L.A.'s E-Newsletter "The Community Connection"
The Granite State News
Word of Mouth
WASR or other radio station
Other  
2.

Please select all of the G.A.L.A. websites you have visited.

G.A.L.A. Homepage - www.galacommunity.org
G.A.L.A. Shutterfly Photo Library Page
G.A.L.A. Facebook Page
G.A.L.A. Twitter Page
G.A.L.A. Forum Page
G.A.L.A. Huddle Page
G.A.L.A. Blog
3.

What is the best way for G.A.L.A. to let you know about an upcoming opportunity or event?

 Worst Bad Medium Good Best 
Email
Facebook or Twitter
Article in the Newspaper
Community TV or local radio station
Phone Call or Word of Mouth
4.


Do you have any suggestions for ways that G.A.L.A. can improve its communication and marketing strategies?

 

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These next questions will help us gather some demographic information so that we can get to know our stakeholders better.

 
5.
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Prefer not to answer
6.
What is your age?
Younger than 18
18 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 or older
Prefer not to answer
7.

What is your race / ethnicity?

 

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8.

What level of education have you completed?

Primary
Secondary
University / Bachelor
Masters
Doctorate
Other  
9.

Where do you live year round?  Please pick the most specific answer.

Wolfeboro
Ossipee
Tuftonboro
Alton
Brookfield
Wakefield
New Durham
Within the Lakes Region
Within Carroll County
Within New Hampshire
Outside of New Hampshire
Other  
10.
What best describes your employment status?
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Self-employed
Unemployed, looking for work
Unemployed, not looking for work
Student
Retired
Homemaker
Military
Prefer not to answer
Other  
11.
Which of the following categories best describes your annual income?
Under $15,000
$15,000 - $29,999
$30,000 - $44,999
$45,000 - $59,999
$60,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $89,999
$90,000 or more
Prefer not to answer


You are half way done!  The rest of the questions will help us understand what aspects of G.A.L.A. interest you the most.

 
12.

G.A.L.A. has several projects that tend to fall under four main categories listed below.  Please rate your level of interest in G.A.L.A. projects that fall under these categories.

 Least Interested Curious Interested Most Interested  
Sustainable Food & Agriculture  
Sustainable Economy & Business  
Sustainable Town Planning & Design  
Sustainable Lifestyle & Behavior  
13.

G.A.L.A.'s projects usually include some level of education, service, and/or advocacy.  Please select which of these activities you are most likely to participate in.

 Least Likely Maybe Most Likely   
Education   
Community Service   
Advocacy   
14.

Please indicate which G.A.L.A. projects you have participated in.  Select all that apply.

Study Circles
Film / Documentary Screening
Homesteading Workshop (making cheese, food preservation, etc)
Wolfeboro Area Farmers' Market
Farm-to-Table Feast
Buy Wisely Locally Guide
Fair Trade Day
GALAvanting
Food Pantry Garden
Gleaning at Sherman Farms
First-Night Fundraiser
Clothesline Project
Rainwater Barrel and Compost Bin sale
Other  
15.

What motivates you to participate in G.A.L.A. activities.  Select all that apply.

Lower my environmental footprint
Learn how to be more frugal and save money
Socialize and meet new people
Improve living conditions for future generations
Help slow climate change and global warming
Learn how to make money by leveraging the "green" market
Learn how to "live off the land" and be self-sufficient
Protect the ecosystem and wildlife
Because it is fun
Other  
16.

Please rate how important you think the following G.A.L.A. projects are to building sustainable community.

 Possibly counter-productive Not Important Helpful Important Crucial / Very important 
Hands-on community service projects that promote sustainable living
Local advocacy that promotes sustainable town planning & design
Regional advocacy that promotes sustainable regional planning & design
Educational activities that spread awareness about sustainability
Making sustainability resources and info more accessible to the public
Celebrating Earth Day, World Water Day, Fair Trade Day, TV Turnoff wk
Helping businesses become more environmentally friendly
Making "green living" more affordable and practical
Promote self-sufficient living and wilderness skills
Promote local cottage-industry trades and agriculture
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17.

In considering the work listed in the previous section, what do you consider the most effective ways for G.A.L.A. to carry-out that work.

 Least Effective Minimally Effective Somewhat Effective Most Effective  
Engage more youth  
Engage more senior citizens  
Offer more family-oriented activities  
Help incubate "green" businesses and entrepreneurial ventures  
Partner with other local nonprofits in the field  
Partner with national / global organizations in the field  
Work directly with towns and municipalities  
Sell green products and leverage the marketplace  
Promote bills/laws that will help communities become more sustainable  
Help people meet their basic needs of food, shelter, and job security  
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18.

On average, please rate your experience with G.A.L.A. activities.

Poor Weak Average Good Excellent       
      
19.

Please indicate approximately how many hours you have spent volunteering with G.A.L.A.

20 or more
Between 10 and 20
Between 5 and 10
5 or less
I have not yet volunteered with G.A.L.A.
20.

Have you ever recommended G.A.L.A. others?

No, never recommended
Have recommended once or twice
Have recommended several times
21.

The concept of "sustainable community" is broad. Please help G.A.L.A. understand what aspects of sustianabile community building are most important to you. 

 Not Important Minimally Important Somewhat Imporant Very Important  
Ecological Integrity - rich soils, clean water and air, biodivesity  
Social Capital - trust, celebration, sense of community, safety  
Local Economy - cottage industries, agriculture, Main St., investment  
Equity - participatory governance, restorative justice, human rights  
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And finally, the last question!

 
22.

What are some ways G.A.L.A. can better meet your needs and desires?

 

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Thank you, thank you, thank for participating!  Your feedback is hugely appreciated and will help tremendously as we develop a 5-year strategic plan to continue serving the community better.