2023 PRO Membership Survey

2023 PRO Membership Survey
Thank you for participating in the 2023 PRO Membership Survey! Your responses will help us better serve and communicate with our members. This survey includes 55 questions and will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. If a question is not applicable, or if you have no opinion, please leave it blank.

On the final page of the survey, you will have the option to enter your name and email for a chance to win an iPad. If you do not wish to enter the prize draw, simply submit your survey without entering your name and email address.

If you have any questions about the PRO Membership Survey, or would like to share additional feedback and ideas, email us at pro@prontario.org.

Please be assured that your responses are completely confidential in accordance with our privacy policy and the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Act (PIPEDA). Feedback will be summarized across respondents and no individuals will be identified in any way.

PRO Membership Information (Page 2 of 8)

This section will collect information about your current membership status and how you came to be a PRO member.
Are you a current PRO member?

YesNoUnsure
What type of PRO membership do you currently hold?

Individual MembershipJob Mart MembershipStudent/Volunteer MembershipCorporate MembershipGroup MembershipCollege MembershipUniversity MembershipPost-Secondary Plus MembershipCommunity Agency Membership (levels 1-3)Municipal Membership (levels 1-6)Unsure
How did you first hear about PRO? Select all that apply.

Existing Member(s)Educational InstitutionEmployer/OrganizationHIGH FIVE TrainingPRO Education/Training EventPRO Newsletter/CommunicationPRO WebsiteSocial MediaUnsureOther
Thinking back, what prompted you to join PRO? Select all that apply.

Advocacy Tools and ResourcesCareer AdvancementEducation and TrainingMember DiscountsNetworking EventsPolicy Analysis and InterpretationPRO Knowledge/ExpertiseProfessional DevelopmentQuality Standards and Best PracticesResources, Tools, and TemplatesSector Data, Reports, and TrendsVolunteer/Leadership OpportunitiesOther

PRO Membership Benefits and Services (Page 3 of 8)

This section will collect information about your engagement with PRO membership benefits and services.

The following represents a list of PRO membership benefits and services. How often do you use/engage with the following benefits and services?

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Advocacy Tools and Resources
Annual Conference and Trade Show
Awards Recognition Program
Consultation with PRO Staff
Educational Seminars, Webinars, and Workshops
Funding/Grant Administration and Support
HIGH FIVE Quality Standards (Accreditation, Registration)
HIGH FIVE Training
Job Mart
Member Discounts (advertising, job posting, training, events, etc.)
Member Resources (JRPM, tools, templates, social media assets, etc.)
Networking Opportunities
NewsBrief and Other PRO Communications
Policy Analysis and Interpretation
PRO Working Groups
Professional Development Opportunities (PRMC, etc.)
Sector Surveys, Research, and Reports
Volunteer Opportunities (board of directors, committees, events, etc.)

How would you rate the importance, to you, of the following PRO membership benefits and services?

	Not Very Important	Slightly Important	Moderately Important	Important	Very Important
Advocacy Tools and Resources
Annual Conference and Trade Show
Awards Recognition Program
Consultation with PRO Staff
Educational Seminars, Webinars, and Workshops
Funding/Grant Administration and Support
HIGH FIVE Quality Standards (Accreditation, Registration)
HIGH FIVE Training
Job Mart
Member Discounts (advertising, job posting, training, events, etc.)
Member Resources (JRPM, tools, templates, social media assets, etc.)
Networking Opportunities
NewsBrief and Other PRO Communications
Policy Analysis and Interpretation
PRO Working Groups
Professional Development Opportunities (PRMC, etc.)
Sector Surveys, Research, and Reports
Volunteer Opportunities (board of directors, committees, events, etc.)

How would you rate your satisfaction with the following PRO membership benefits and services?

	Not Very Satisfied	Slightly Satisfied	Moderately Satisfied	Satisfied	Very Satisfied
Advocacy Tools and Resources
Annual Conference and Trade Show
Awards Recognition Program
Consultation with PRO Staff
Educational Seminars, Webinars, and Workshops
Funding/Grant Administration and Support
HIGH FIVE Quality Standards (Accreditation, Registration)
HIGH FIVE Training
Job Mart
Member Discounts (advertising, job posting, training, events, etc.)
Member Resources (JRPM, tools, templates, social media assets, etc.)
Networking Opportunities
NewsBrief and Other PRO Communications
Policy Analysis and Interpretation
PRO Working Groups
Professional Development Opportunities (PRMC, etc.)
Sector Surveys, Research, and Reports
Volunteer Opportunities (board of directors, committees, events, etc.)

What membership benefits and services does PRO offer that you can't find anywhere else?
What other membership benefits, services, and/or resources would you like to see PRO develop and offer?
How likely would you be to recommend PRO to someone working in Ontario's parks and recreation sector?

Very UnlikelyUnlikelyNeutralLikelyVery Likely
If it was entirely your decision, how likely would you be to renew your PRO membership next year?

Very UnlikelyUnlikelyNeutralLikelyVery Likely
Additional comments about PRO membership benefits and services:
You can use this space to submit any additional membership benefits/services related feedback.

Education, Training, and Event Preferences (Page 4 of 8)

This section will collect information about your education, training, and event preferences.
Have you taken HIGH FIVE training in the past?

Yes (please elaborate below)NoUnsure
Which of the following HIGH FIVE trainings have you taken?

Principles of Healthy Aging (PHA)Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD)QUEST 1QUEST 2Strengthening Children's Mental HealthOther
Does your organization/institution require parks and recreation staff, volunteers, and/or students to take HIGH FIVE training?

Yes (please elaborate below)NoUnsure
Which of the following HIGH FIVE trainings does your organization/institution require staff, volunteers, and/or students to take?

Principles of Healthy Aging (PHA)Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD)QUEST 1QUEST 2Strengthening Children's Mental HealthOther
How often do you currently participate in PRO/HIGH FIVE education, training, and/or events (e.g., conferences, webinars, networking events, etc.)?

Less than once per year1 to 2 times per year3 to 4 times per year5 to 6 times per year7 to 8 times per year9 to 10 times per year11 to 12 times per year12+ times per year
How often would you like to participate in PRO/HIGH FIVE education, training, and/or events?

Less than once per year1 to 2 times per year3 to 4 times per year5 to 6 times per year7 to 8 times per year9 to 10 times per year11 to 12 times per year13+ times per year
What type of in-person events would you be interested in having PRO offer? Select all that apply.

Career/Hiring FairsDiscussion/Resource Sharing ForumsEducational/Professional Development SeminarsNetworking/Social EventsMulti-Day Conferences/EventsSingle-Day Conferences/EventsTraining and Certificate ProgramsOther
What time of year is most convenient for your to attend in-person training and/or events? Select all that apply.

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberUnsureOther
What time of year is most convenient for your to attend in-person training and/or events? Select all that apply.

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberOther
What days of the week are most convenient for your to attend in-person training and/or events? Select all that apply.

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
What times of day are most convenient for you to attend in-person training and/or events? Select all that apply.

Morning (8:00 am to 11:00 am)Midday (11:00 am to 2:00 pm)Afternoon (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm)Early Evening (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
What type of virtual events would you be interested in having PRO offer? Select all that apply.

Career/Hiring FairsDiscussion/Resource Sharing ForumsEducational/Professional Development WebinarsNetworking/Social EventsMulti-Day Conferences/EventsSingle-Day Conferences/EventsTraining and Certificate ProgramsOther
What days of the week are most convenient for your to attend virtual live training and/or events? Select all that apply.

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
What times of day are most convenient for you to attend virtual live training and/or events? Select all that apply.

Morning (8:00 am to 11:00 am)Midday (11:00 am to 2:00 pm)Afternoon (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm)Early Evening (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
What topics would you be interested in learning more about at upcoming PRO training and events? Select all that apply.

Advocacy EffortsAccess and InclusionEquity and DiversityFacility Design and MaintenanceFunding and SustainabilityHiring and Human Resource ManagementIssues Facing Children and YouthParks, Trails, and ConservationPhysical Literacy and Child DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentPolicy Analysis and InterpretationRecreation CapacityRecreation ProgrammingRules and RegulationsSector Wide Trends and IssuesSuccession PlanningTruth and ReconciliationOther
What other education, training, and/or events would you like to see PRO develop and offer? What topics are you interested in learning more about?
What is your organization/institution's approximate annual parks and recreation training and development budget?
Are you involved in setting your organization/institutions annual parks and recreation training and development budget?

YesNoSometimes
What time of year does your organization/institution submit its parks and recreation training and development budget for approval?

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberUnsureOther
Additional comments about PRO education, training, and events:
You can use this space to submit any additional education, training, and event related feedback.

Communication Preferences (Page 5 of 8)

This section will collect information about your communication preferences.

How often do you read, view, and/or access the following PRO communications?

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
Job Mart (twice weekly job postings)
NewsBrief (biweekly newsletter)
PROfile (quarterly policy, legislative, and GR updates)
PRO Members Portal (member resources, sign in required)
PRO Social Media Posts (posted regularly)
PRO Website (public information and resources)

How often would you prefer to receive Job Mart emails?

NeverTwice WeeklyWeeklyBiweeklyOther
How often would you prefer to receive NewsBrief emails?

NeverWeeklyBiweeklyMonthlyOther
What type of content would you like to see shared in PRO's NewsBrief? Select all that apply.

Advocacy Tools, Resources, and UpdatesCase StudiesFunding/Grant OpportunitiesNetworking OpportunitiesNew Parks and Recreation Products and ServicesNews Stories about Parks and RecreationPolicy Analysis and InterpretationProgramming Tools and ResourcesPRO Updates and AnnouncementsSector Surveys, Research, and ReportsUpcoming PRO Training and EventsUpcoming Third-Party Training and EventsOther
How often would you prefer to receive PROfile emails?

NeverMonthlyQuarterlyOther
What type of content would you like to see shared in PRO's PROfile? Select all that apply.

Advocacy Tools, Resources, and UpdatesFunding/Grant OpportunitiesGovernment Relations UpdatesLegislative ChangesPolicy Analysis and InterpretationSector Surveys, Research, and ReportsSector Wide Trends and IssuesOther

How often do you use each of the following social media platforms in your personal and professional life?

	Never	Quarterly	Monthly	Weekly	Daily
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Snapchat
TikTok
Twitter
YouTube

What type of content would you like to see PRO posting on social media? Select all that apply.

Advocacy Tools, Resources, and UpdatesCase StudiesFunding/Grant OpportunitiesNetworking OpportunitiesNew Parks and Recreation Products and ServicesNews Stories about Parks and RecreationPolicy Analysis and InterpretationProgramming Tools and ResourcesPRO Updates and AnnouncementsSector Surveys, Research, and ReportsUpcoming PRO Training and EventsUpcoming Third-Party Training and EventsOther
Additional comments about PRO communications:
You can use this space to submit any additional communication related feedback.

Organization/Institution Information (Page 6 of 8)

This section will collect information about your organization/institution (if applicable) in order to better segment survey responses.
Which of the following categories best describes the organization/institution at which you currently work, volunteer, or study?

Educational InstitutionMunicipalityPrivate CompanyRegistered Charity/Non-ProfitNot ApplicableOther
What is the approximate population of your municipality?

0 to 9,99910,000 to 74,99975,000 to 174,999175,000 to 299,999300,000 to 499,999500,000+
Who currently pays your annual PRO membership fee?

My Organization/InstitutionI Pay Myself
Are you involved in your organization/institution's decision to renew your PRO membership?

YesNoSometimes
Is your organization a HIGH FIVE Registered and/or Accredited Organization?

Yes - Registered OrganizationYes - Accredited OrganizationYes - Unsure whether Registered or AccreditedNoUnsure
Additional comments about your organization/institution:
You can use this space to submit any additional information about your organization/institution.

Demographic Information (Page 7 of 8)

This section will collect demographic information to better understand the diversity of PRO's membership and better segment survey responses. Responses will be summarized so that no individual can be identified in any way.
Which of the following categories best describes your current primary employment and/or volunteer responsibilities?

StudentVolunteerEducator/ResearcherConsultantFront Line/Support StaffCoordinator/Supervisory StaffMiddle ManagementSenior ManagementExecutive ManagementElected OfficialRetired ProfessionalNot ApplicableOther
What is your employment status?

Employed Full-TimeEmployed Part-Time/SeasonallySelf-EmployedUnemployedRetiredStudentOther
In total, how many years have you worked, volunteered, and/or studied in the parks and recreation sector?

Under 2 years2 to 5 years6 to 10 years11 to 15 years15+ years
How long have you been a PRO member?

Under 2 years2 to 5 years6 to 10 years11 to 15 years15+ yearsUnsure
What is your current age?

Under 1818 to 2425 to 3435 to 4445 to 5455 to 6465+Prefer not to answer
What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?

High School DiplomaCollege DiplomaBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate DegreePrefer not to answer
What are the first three digits of your postal code?
e.g. M3C
Are you a member of any other national, provincial, or local parks and recreation professional association, network, and/or committee?

Yes (please specify below)NoUnsure
Please list the other national, provincial, or local parks and recreation professional associations, networks, and/or committees you are involved with.

Prize Draw Entry (Page 8 of 8)

Thank you for participating in the 2023 PRO Membership Survey! If you would like to be entered for the chance to win an iPad, please submit your full name and email address below. The winner will be contacted by email once the survey closes. Note that only PRO members are eligible to enter the prize draw.
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2023 PRO Membership Survey

PRO Membership Information (Page 2 of 8)

PRO Membership Benefits and Services (Page 3 of 8)

Education, Training, and Event Preferences (Page 4 of 8)

Communication Preferences (Page 5 of 8)

Organization/Institution Information (Page 6 of 8)

Demographic Information (Page 7 of 8)

Prize Draw Entry (Page 8 of 8)