Online screening questionnaire – Foundation Funding

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Thanks!

Just before we start, I would like to reassure you that any information you provide us with will be treated as confidential, and we will always hold the information you give securely, and delete it when no longer needed. Neither your name, nor the name of your organisation will be revealed to our client.

We conduct all studies in accordance with the UK Market Research Society Code of Conduct and, if you no longer wish to take part in the research, you can tell your interviewer at any time, and we will stop our conversation.

Can we proceed based on the above?*

Yes

Thank-you for the time you have taken to review this discussion – I will contact you about different projects in the future, if this is of interest to you?

SQ 1a) Do you currently work for a US-based foundation?*

a) Yes, currently

b) Maybe / Not sure

c) No

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

SQ 1b) In which state are the headquarters located of the foundation that employs you?*

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

SQ 2) Has your foundation ever funded energy-related projects supporting the built environment?*

a) Yes, currently

b) Yes, during the last 5 years

c) Yes, but more than 5 years ago

d) Maybe / Not sure

e) No

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

SQ 3) What type of energy-related projects does or has your foundation funded?*

a) Solar energy

b) Energy efficiency

c) Green workforce

d) Electrification

e) Nuclear

f) Energy (battery) storage

g) Hydro

h) Geothermal

i) Wind

j) None of these

k) Other

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

Please specify*

Please describe above: (in a few words)

SQ 4) What is your job title?*

a) Managing Director

b) Development director

c) Program officer

d) Community impact officer / director / team lead

e) Finance / accounting role

f) Human resources / chief of staff

g) Other

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

Please specify*

Please describe above: (in a few words)

SQ 5) And what are your responsibilities pertaining to funding energy-related projects?*

a. Strategy and execution of foundation’s giving areas

b. Identifying potential programs to fund

c. Development and management of a portfolio of grants with partner organizations

d. Monitoring and measuring impact of projects funded

e. Communicating impact of projects to stakeholders

f. I don’t have responsibilities related to funding energy-related projects

g. I’m not sure

h. Other

Please select one or more options: MULTICODE

Please specify*

Please describe above: (in a few words)

SQ 6) What is your foundation’s total annual giving (not including endowment)?*

a. $500,000 or less

b. $500,001 - $1 million

c. $1 - $2 million

d. $2 - $10 million

e. $10 - $50 million

f. $51 - $100 million

g. More than $100 million

h. I don’t know

i. I prefer not to answer

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

SQ 7) Thank-you, you seem to be the type of person we are considering for in this project, so I’d like to make sure you have the technology needed for your interview. Do you have a device (tablet, laptop, or smart phone, or desktop computer) with a strong internet connection that provides access to virtual meeting tools using both audio and video like Teams technology platform?*

a. Yes

b. No

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

SQ 8a) Great! We would like to keep an audio recording of your interview for analysis purposes and to help with notetaking, so we can focus on the discussion.

Are you comfortable with this?*

a. Yes

b. No

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

It would also be very helpful to include a video recording of your discussion. Are you happy to turn your webcam on during the call to allow video footage to be included in the recording?*

a. Yes

b. No

Are you willing to participate?*

a. Yes, I agree to take part

b. No, I’d prefer not to contribute

Please select one option: SINGLE CODE

Q10a) Great! Thank you for the time you have taken to answer these screening questions - could you advise of two or three suitable interview times, so that we can speak for up to 60 minutes when it’s mutually convenient*

Earliest Date and Time*

Next Date and Time (if available)

Thank-you - I would be grateful if you could confirm a few final details:

Name*

Job Title*

Company name*

Phone (inc international dialling code)*

Email*

LinkedIn profile link