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Hello AAACE Board Member:

You are invited to participate in this survey for the AAACE 2013 Volunteer Development Strategic Initiative. In this survey, approximately 12 people will be asked for their response to questions about the AAACE Volunteer Development Process. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. As a member of the board, your input is very important.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Margaret Eggleston at 301-325-2688 or by email at [email protected]

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start the survey now with your agreement to participate.

 
 
 
 
Q1. Given that so few new directors come onboard each year, what would be the best way(s) to provide them orientation and information, and prepare them for success in their new role? As possible options, please rank the following in order of preference with 1 being your first choice, 2 your second choice, etc. You may also rank the "Other" category and provide comments about a different method in the text box below.

Formal mentoring program
One-to-one mentoring
Self-educating or experiential learning over time
Just-in-time coaching
Other
 
 
If you ranked the "Other" category in the question above, please provide comments about the different method in the space below.
   
 
 
 
Q2. If a new director is mentored via a formal program, approximately how long should that last? Please select one response. If "Other" is selected, please explain in the corresponding text box.
 
3 months
 
6 months
 
9 months
 
1 year
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Q3. If a new director is mentored one-to-one, approximately how long should that occur? Please select one response. If "Other" is selected, please explain in the corresponding text box.
 
3 months
 
6 months
 
9 months
 
1 year
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Q4. What options do you see as feasible to prepare members for leadership roles in AAACE? Please rank the items on a scale of 1=most feasible, 2=somewhat feasible, and 3=least feasible. It is possible to also have four items in your ranking, if you also rank the "Other" category. In that case, the most feasible would be ranked as 1 and the least feasible as 4.
Formal mentoring/development program
Informal mentoring
Devising a succession plan
Other (space provided immediately below for comments)
 
 
If you ranked the "Other" category in the question above, please provide comments about a different feasible method to prepare members for leadership roles in AAACE.
   
 
 
 
Q5. Are you aware of any entities that do a good job of developing volunteers for leadership roles? Please enter "Yes" or "No".
   
If your answer above was Yes, please enter name of organization(s) here, and tell us what they do to develop volunteers for leadership roles. Entering the organization(s) name is optional.
   
 
 
 
Q6. Please share any ideas you have for furthering the development of those currently in AAACE leadership roles.
   
Q7. Please share any ideas you have for developing volunteers, in general.
   
 
 
 
Q8. Please enter any additional comments here: