At the Council on Foundations, we pride ourselves on being a learning organization – one that continuously seeks to understand, reflect, and evolve. It’s in that spirit that we introduce our upcoming member survey. All of our members will receive an invitation to participate from our research partners, Harder+Company, on Oct. 31. (See the FAQs below for more specifics on that.)  

Think of this survey as our way of reaching out and asking, “How are we doing?” and “How can we better support you?” This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the Council’s initiatives and reflect on what resources would help you better meet your goals.  

The Council is a diverse community of organizations of all sizes, focus areas, and geographies, made up of people with a vast spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. We know that each voice in this community adds depth and richness to our collective mission.  

That’s why, unlike your typical member survey, ours doesn’t ask you to designate a representative to complete the survey on your organization’s behalf. We believe hearing directly from individuals will yield the most authentic, actionable feedback.  

So please keep an eye out for the Oct. 31 email from Harder+Company, a renowned research and evaluation firm committed to the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Harder’s expertise will ensure that your feedback is captured and reflected accurately and meaningfully, while preserving anonymity.  

In the meantime, if it’s been a while since you updated your contact details in your Council account, now is the perfect time to log in and confirm your email address. The survey will be open through Dec. 15. We look forward to your feedback, as we truly believe that every voice matters, every perspective adds value, and each piece of feedback propels us forward.