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The July 2013 Nation-Wide Board Engagement Survey results highlight the engagement levels of JA area board members, with over 1,000 responses received. The data validate assumptions regarding board member demographics, roles, and motivations. Key findings include a male majority (73%), 94.5% identifying as White, and a significant portion actively volunteering (84%). Insightful strategies have been developed based on engagement metrics, emphasizing communication, oversight, and resource securing. The results will aid in enhancing local JA area engagement initiatives, offering a roadmap for effective board involvement.
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Nation-Wide Board Engagement Survey Results July 2013
Board Engagement Task Team Joanne Pastula - San Diego (Co-Chair) Christy Kunz - JA USA (Co-Chair) Kayla Eitreim – South Dakota Rick Franke – Houston Karen Kosniewski – Detroit Christine Landa – Eastern Iowa Jan Murfield – Dallas Tera Norris - Lincoln Joe Peri – New York City Steve Schmidt – JA USA
JA Nation-Wide Board Engagement Survey First nation-wide board survey Over 1,000 responses; 22% of JA Area board members Validates assumptions about JA Area board members Data used to develop board engagement strategies JA Areas will receive local data report
Elements of Survey Demographics Roles & Responsibilities Engagement Investment Communication
Demographics Gender 73% Male; 27% Female Race 94.5% White 2.3% Black/African American 1.8% Hispanic
Demographics –Industry Represented 25% - Financial Services 10% - Manufacturing 9% - Accounting 8% - Educational Services Health Care? Technology? Biomed?
Demographics - Other Participate as JA Student - Yes – 16%; No – 84% JA Volunteer - Yes – 84%; No – 16%
Role & Responsibilities – Role of JA Board Provide strategic direction Provide oversight/governance Secure volunteer & financial resources Leverage peer relationships to secure resources (volunteers & funding) Championing the JA brand Serve as a classroom volunteer
Role & Responsibilities –Role of President Strategic planning Lead fundraising efforts/ensure financial stability of the organization Manage JA staff Engage & manage JA board Champion of the JA brand Identify & secure new board members Organize & oversee committees
Roles & Responsibilities – Strengthen Board Engagement Share JA program and evaluation results Implement strategic planning process 3. Provide benchmarking data Share board assessment and engagement tools Communicate JA USA organizational initiatives 6. Provide fundraising training 7. Increase opportunities to interact with JA USA board and staff 8. Provide networking opportunities with other JA board members
Engagement –JA vs. Other Non-Profits Experience 76% - Positive personal experience 76% - Acceptable time commitment 73% - Impact on community 70% - Focus on strategic direction 55% - Values diversity on board
Next Steps Provide JA Area results Board Engagement Task Team develop action steps