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Every year, we ask our members about their satisfaction with the services we provide. We have been doing this survey for almost a decade with surprisingly consistent results. On a scale of 1 to 7 with 7 being outstanding, we earned a 5.36 rating this year for the overall value of membership. In the past five years it has been as high as 5.55 and as low as 5.12. The quality of staff interaction increased slightly from 5.47 last year to 5.53. Our value to the sector is 5.83. Technical assistance, and the training calendar rate high in the value to our member organizations.

Last year's survey included questions about the impact of the current economy. 23% of you anticipated significant cuts in government funding, 26% anticipate minor cuts, 41% think they will receive the same amount of funds, with only 11% expecting an increase.

In a related development, 69% responded that they would be writing more foundation grants. 40% were increasing direct mail efforts and 21% were hiring development staff. (For those that do, remember our online Career Center).

View the 2007 Member Survey Report here.