Agitator CEOs Question Title * 1. Would you nominate your CEO for the Agitator’s Annual BEST CEO Award? Yes No Are you guys nuts? Question Title * 2. Seriously now, rate your CEO's understanding of and commitment to effective fundraising. He or she is ... A superstar Gets the basics, but not a leader in this area Pretty hands-off More of a hindrance than a help Question Title * 3. If you had the opportunity, would you replace your organization's CEO? Yes No Not sure Question Title * 4. Should some independent party like Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau rate nonprofit CEOs and Boards? Yes No Not sure How else might performance 'at the top' be evaluated? Question Title * 5. Which of these statements best describes fundraising planning at the top in your organization? Program goals are discussed with fundraising an integral part of the discussion "Tell us how much you can raise" "Here's what we need ... go raise it" Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How satisfied are you with the support for fundraising you receive 'from the top' -- from your CEO and Board? Absolutely delighted Strong but not outstanding Adequate Support is lacking They're clueless Question Title * 7. How actively involved is your Board in fundraising? Yes No Not sure We have a committee or member of the Board responsible for fundraising We have a committee or member of the Board responsible for fundraising Yes We have a committee or member of the Board responsible for fundraising No We have a committee or member of the Board responsible for fundraising Not sure Fundraising is discussed at each regular Board meeting Fundraising is discussed at each regular Board meeting Yes Fundraising is discussed at each regular Board meeting No Fundraising is discussed at each regular Board meeting Not sure Overall our Board is well engaged in fundraising and development Overall our Board is well engaged in fundraising and development Yes Overall our Board is well engaged in fundraising and development No Overall our Board is well engaged in fundraising and development Not sure Question Title * 8. What types of reports does your CEO most frequently request? Key metrics like retention, lifetime value, donor base growth/decline Occasional queries like: "Are we going to make the numbers?" I never hear from him/her about fundraising numbers Question Title * 9. Are you appreciated? My CEO treats me like ... A princess/prince A valued member of the inner family An occasional visiting relative The gardner We've never met Question Title * 10. What amount did your organization raise in private contributions in 2012? Under $500,000 $500,000 to $999,999 $1 million to $5 million Over $5 million Question Title * 11. How long have you worked for your current organization? Less than 3 years 3-5 years 6-10 years More than 10 years Question Title * 12. How long have you been working in the fundraising/development field (time with all organizations, not just your current employer)? Less than 3 years 3-5 years 6-10 years More than 10 years. Done