Gathering honest feedback from your nonprofit community can be challenging, but it is critical for growth and impact. These ready-to-use Community Feedback templates make it easy to ask meaningful questions, spark conversations, and let every member know their voice matters.
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Community Feedback posts empower members by showing that their opinions are valued and can directly shape the future of your nonprofit. This transparency builds trust, encourages participation, and creates a sense of shared ownership in your mission. When members see their suggestions put into action, they feel more invested in the community's outcomes.
The open and curious tone of these templates invites diverse viewpoints, lowering barriers for participation. By making feedback a consistent part of your communications, you normalize member input and foster a culture where continuous improvement is driven by the community itself. This approach not only surfaces new ideas but also helps identify and address pain points early.
What is one thing you wish our nonprofit would do differently?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish our nonprofit would do differently? Let us know below."
How can we make our next event more accessible for everyone?
💡 Example: "How can we make our next event more accessible for everyone? Your tips are welcome!"
Which of our resources have you found most helpful and why?
💡 Example: "Which of our resources have you found most helpful and why? Share your thoughts."
What topics would you like us to cover in future workshops?
💡 Example: "What topics would you like us to cover in future workshops? Suggest below."
How has being part of our community impacted you personally?
💡 Example: "How has being part of our community impacted you personally? We would love to hear your story."
Help us improve! What could we do to make your experience better?
💡 Example: "Help us improve! What could we do to make your experience better?"
Is there a community issue you think we should focus on next?
💡 Example: "Is there a community issue you think we should focus on next? Let us know."
On a scale of 1-10, how connected do you feel to our mission?
💡 Example: "On a scale of 1-10, how connected do you feel to our mission?"
What motivates you to stay involved with our nonprofit?
💡 Example: "What motivates you to stay involved with our nonprofit? Tell us in the comments."
If you could change one thing about our online community, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our online community, what would it be?"
What feedback do you have about our latest newsletter?
💡 Example: "What feedback do you have about our latest newsletter? Reply below."
Which community programs would you like to see expanded?
💡 Example: "Which community programs would you like to see expanded? Let us know."
How can we make volunteering with us more rewarding?
💡 Example: "How can we make volunteering with us more rewarding? Share your ideas."
Share one barrier you have faced when trying to participate.
💡 Example: "Share one barrier you have faced when trying to participate."
Do you feel your voice is heard in this community?
💡 Example: "Do you feel your voice is heard in this community?"
What types of recognition would mean the most to you?
💡 Example: "What types of recognition would mean the most to you? Let us know."
Which communication channels work best for you?
💡 Example: "Which communication channels work best for you? Reply with your preference."
What new feature would you like to see on our website?
💡 Example: "What new feature would you like to see on our website? Suggest below."
How likely are you to recommend our nonprofit to others?
💡 Example: "How likely are you to recommend our nonprofit to others?"
Was there a moment when our mission inspired you? Share your story.
💡 Example: "Was there a moment when our mission inspired you? Share your story below."
What questions do you have about our work or mission?
💡 Example: "What questions do you have about our work or mission? We are here to answer."
What would encourage you to participate more in discussions?
💡 Example: "What would encourage you to participate more in discussions?"
If you could attend any type of community event, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could attend any type of community event, what would it be?"
What is something you wish you had known when you joined?
💡 Example: "What is something you wish you had known when you joined?"
In what ways can we better support your goals?
💡 Example: "In what ways can we better support your goals? Share your ideas."
What barriers prevent you from volunteering more often?
💡 Example: "What barriers prevent you from volunteering more often?"
How do you prefer to receive updates from us?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to receive updates from us? Email, SMS, or social?"
Which of our impact stories has resonated most with you?
💡 Example: "Which of our impact stories has resonated most with you? Let us know."
What would you like to see more of in our community spaces?
💡 Example: "What would you like to see more of in our community spaces?"
What could we do to help new members feel more welcome?
💡 Example: "What could we do to help new members feel more welcome? Share your suggestions."
Do our resources meet your needs? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do our resources meet your needs? Why or why not?"
How can we make our online forums safer and more inclusive?
💡 Example: "How can we make our online forums safer and more inclusive? Your input matters."
What time of day works best for events or meetings?
💡 Example: "What time of day works best for events or meetings?"
What keeps you coming back to our community?
💡 Example: "What keeps you coming back to our community? We would love to know."
What feedback do you have about our donation process?
💡 Example: "What feedback do you have about our donation process?"
If you could start a new initiative here, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could start a new initiative here, what would it be?"
What is missing from our current programming?
💡 Example: "What is missing from our current programming?"
How do you like to be recognized for your contributions?
💡 Example: "How do you like to be recognized for your contributions? Let us know."
What advice would you give to new members?
💡 Example: "What advice would you give to new members? Share your wisdom below."
How can we help you get more involved?
💡 Example: "How can we help you get more involved? We want to support you."
What type of content would you like to see more often?
💡 Example: "What type of content would you like to see more often?"
Choose a template that fits your current needs or initiative, then personalize it with specifics about your organization or topic. Post regularly to maintain an ongoing dialogue with your members. Encourage responses by tagging relevant members or sharing examples. Always acknowledge feedback and, when possible, share how it has influenced changes or decisions. This closes the feedback loop and encourages future participation.
For all platforms, time your posts when your audience is most active and use accessible language. Consider using polls for quick input and open-ended posts for deeper insights. Use pinned posts or announcements for high-priority feedback requests.
You can leverage targeted feedback questions such as 'What motivates you to continue volunteering with us?' or 'What challenges have you faced in your volunteer role?' to gain actionable insights into volunteer satisfaction, barriers to retention, and areas for improvement. Tailor your feedback posts to specific volunteer initiatives (e.g., event volunteering vs. ongoing mentoring) to gather granular data relevant to your nonprofit's unique programs.
Templates that prompt community members to reflect on their understanding of your mission—such as 'How clearly do you feel our mission is communicated?' or 'What aspects of our mission resonate most with you?'—are ideal for this purpose. These questions help identify gaps in communication strategy and ensure that both donors and beneficiaries are aligned with your organization's goals.
Absolutely. Use templates that ask for direct feedback on campaign experiences, such as 'What motivated you to contribute to our recent campaign?' or 'Which campaign messaging inspired you most?' This allows you to analyze what resonated with supporters, address concerns, and optimize future campaign strategies specific to the nonprofit fundraising context.
Create feedback posts that openly invite discussion about engagement trends, for example: 'Did you feel connected to our mission following last year’s gala?' or 'What would encourage you to stay engaged throughout the year?' These nonprofit-centric questions help diagnose causes of donor fatigue and gather creative solutions directly from your community.
After launching a new program, use templates that ask focused questions like 'How has the after-school initiative impacted your family?' or 'What improvements would you suggest for our community outreach event?' Such targeted questions provide program-specific feedback that is crucial for nonprofits to assess real-world impact and optimize future offerings.
Yes, some templates include inclusive language and questions tailored to amplify marginalized voices, such as 'Do you feel our programs address the needs of your community?' or 'What barriers have you faced in accessing our resources?' Leveraging these templates helps nonprofits ensure their initiatives are equitable and truly serve all intended beneficiaries.
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