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Facilitation Exit Survey
For each goal and strategy listed within this survey, please enter a
numerical goal
that you believe represents a realistic measure of success.
Examples may include: counts, percentages, dollar amounts, or ranges—whatever best matches the metric.
Please complete all fields to the best of your ability.
Step
1
of
12
8%
Contact Information:
Name
First
Last
Phone
Email
Goal: Expand Funding
• Metric 1:
NBGI Foundation/Clemson – membership growth / revolving fund value.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
NBGI Technical Committee – State and CCI investment.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 3:
Deploy all strategies in five years.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategies to expand funding:
Strategy 1:
Strengthen state relationships and demonstrate value to secure and grow funding.
• Metric:
Number of investors and investment amount.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 2:
Expand collaborative networks across sectors (e.g., Federal Agencies, State Agencies, NGO, Private Sector, Joint Ventures).
• Metric 1:
Establish a membership target.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Establish operational investment target by states.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 3:
Pursue and secure diverse grant opportunities to expand partner and program support.
• Metric 1:
Number of grants applied.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Number of grants awarded.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 3:
Total dollar amount awarded.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 4:
Number of new states awarded.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 4:
Engage agricultural and related industry partners to diversify and grow conservation funding.
• Metric 1:
Number of partners.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Dollars secured.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 5:
Collaborate with NRCS for Farm Bill program delivery utilizing the partners (e.g., RCPP alternative funding arrangement model).
• Metric 1:
Count of state collaborations.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Total project value.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 6:
Develop philanthropic and donor pathways for sustainable growth.
• Metric:
Total donation amount.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Goal: Grow Relevancy
• Metric 1:
Improve strategic confidence rating by X% in the next survey.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Complete X number of strategies.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 3:
Increase survey response rate.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategies to grow relevancy:
Strategy 1:
Showcase conservation successes to strengthen visibility and impact.
• Metric:
Number of showcases.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 2:
Demonstrate financial and strategic value to partners and stakeholders.
• Metric:
Number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 3:
Highlight societal and multiple natural resource benefits of bobwhite and grassland conservation.
• Metric:
Number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 4:
Boost engagement and synergy by connecting partners and stakeholders to actionable conservation.
• Metric:
Number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 5:
Forge collaborative partnerships with complementary grassland initiatives.
• Metric:
Number of partnerships.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 6:
Foster corporate and industry partnerships that align with sustainability values.
• Metric:
Number of NBGI sponsors.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Goal: Generate Conservation Outcomes
• Metric 1:
Growth in bird populations.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Growth in acres.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategies to generate conservation outcomes:
Strategy 1:
Promote policy solutions that enhance conservation outcomes and public benefits.
• Metric:
Impact of policies influenced (wins, losses avoided, etc.).
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 2:
Define clear habitat objectives to achieve tangible conservation results in each member state.
• Metric:
Number of states with habitat objectives.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 3:
Drive measurable conservation products through adaptive, data-driven strategies (e.g., Coordinated Implementation Program).
• Metric:
Number of fully functioning CIP Focus Areas / CIP Landscapes.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 4:
Translate technical support materials into clear, stakeholder-relevant deliverables.
• Metric:
Number of relevant deliverables.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 5:
Cultivate new and lasting financial and programmatic support at state and regional scales.
• Metric:
Number of states and programs.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 6:
Maintain annual commitment to achieve restoration plan goals (e.g., 2011 National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative).
• Metric:
Measure of partner habitat investments that are stable or growing within the CIP Focus Area/landscape level.
• Baseline:
Note:
This goal has been deferred to the Technical Committee - no action needed at this time.
Strategy 7:
Maximize the Habitat Management Service Center’s capabilities to deliver strategic conservation actions.
• Metric:
Total number of projects connected to realized conservation outcomes.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Goal: Master Internal Communications
• Metric 1:
Increase proportion of survey respondents agreeing with communication effectiveness.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Count of strategies implemented.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategies to master internal communications:
Strategy 1:
Deliver targeted and timely communications to engage stakeholders.
• Metric:
Count of targeted communications.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 2:
Create clear communication pathways that encourage engagement and actionable feedback.
• Metric:
Count of the pathways.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 3:
Clarify and align communication across all staff, committees, and partners.
• Metric:
Completion and deployment of communications strategy.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 4:
Align channels for clear and consistent communication (e.g., email, website, print materials, events, etc.).
• Metric:
Completion and deployment of communications strategy.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 5:
Support communication efforts through targeted funding.
• Metric:
Count of targeted funding.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 6:
Standardize branding across platforms.
• Metric:
Completion and deployment of communications strategy.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Goal: Amplify Expertise and Passion
• Metric 1:
Increase the rate (%) of written responses at the closing of the survey.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
• Metric 2:
Count of total strategies deployed.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategies to amplify expertise and passion:
Strategy 1:
Invest in training and professional development to build expertise, inspire action, and amplify individual results.
• Metric:
Count of total individuals trained.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 2:
Capture and share institutional knowledge.
• Metric:
Count number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 3:
Translate research into accessible insights to engage and inform broader audiences.
• Metric:
Count number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 4:
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and a positive mindset.
• Metric:
Maintain or grow confidence in survey metrics (partnership, emerging challenges, and leveraging innovation).
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 5:
Offer engaging events, learning opportunities, and leadership experiences that build expertise, enthusiasm, and community.
• Metric:
Count of training events and satisfaction scores from participants.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 6:
Build pathways between field needs and educational institutions.
• Metric:
Count number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 7:
Utilize influential voices to connect with and inspire others.
• Metric:
Count number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 8:
Empower working groups to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Metric:
Count number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 9:
Showcase and celebrate the expertise, achievements, and power of our people and partners.
• Metric:
Count number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Strategy 10:
Connect communities to conservation by leveraging hunting traditions.
• Metric:
Count number of instances.
• Baseline:
Considering the baseline, please suggest a numerical goal for the listed metric.
Additional Comments
Please use this space to share anything else you think would be helpful as we review these goals.
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