Business District Assessment for Associations and Business-Serving Organizations

Business District Assessment

The purpose of this assessment is to gather insights from business district associations and other business-serving organizations to help shape training topics, support services, and grant programs for business districts.
District Name*
Contact Name (person submitting this assessment)*

First NameLast Name
Role in the Organization*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Email*
example@example.com
Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
How long has your organization been in place?*

Less than 4 years5 to 9 years10 to 20 years21 or more years
Which best describes your organization?*

Nonprofit organization, mutual or public benefit with membersNonprofit organization, public benefitNonprofit organization with a fiscal sponsorI don't knowOther (please specify)
Does your organization currently operate as a membership organization?*

YesNo
Has your organization considered any of the following strategic changes? (Select all that apply)*

Expanding or reducing your geographic boundaries or service areaDissolving the organizationMerging or consolidating operations with another entityChanging the organizations legal or entity structureNot applicable
Has your organization experienced periods of inactivity for any reason in the last 10 years? (Select all that apply)*

Revocation of non-profit statusAdministrative dissolution by the Oregon Secretary of StateLeadership transitionI don’t knowNo / Not applicableOther (please specify)
How frequently does your Board of Directors meet to conduct official business?*

More than once a monthEvery monthEvery two months (bimonthly)QuarterlyOnce a yearLess than once a year
What is the approximate number of members, businesses or volunteers engaged in organization’s activities?*

Less than 56 to 2021-5051-100100 or more
What is your organization’s approximate annual revenue?*

Less than $1,000$1,000-$10,000$10,001-$50,000$50,001-$100,000$101,001-$250,000$251,001-$500,000More than $500,000
What is your annual operating income?*
How would you rate your organization’s engagement with businesses located in your district?*

FrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever
Approximately how many businesses are located within the organization’s geographic boundary or service area?*
In which areas does your organization need guidance or training? (Please rate each area as High, Moderate, Low or None)
Developing or using bylaws*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Access to legal support*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Creating or implementing policies (conflicts of interest, whistleblower, etc.)*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Filing annual statements*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Board governance, roles and responsibilities*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Employee and volunteer policies*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Financial management and budgeting*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Hiring and managing staff*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Fundraising*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Marketing and promotion (website, social media, advertising)*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Risk management and insurance*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Effective planning and strategic direction*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Volunteer engagement and management*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Planning and executing district events*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Board recruitment and training*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Developing district programs or services*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Constituent relationship management*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Community outreach and engagement strategies*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Measuring impact and outcomes*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Grant writing and management*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Advocacy*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Are there other areas of support or training you would like that are not listed above? Please describe:
Does your organization currently have paid staff?*

YesNo
What type of staff does your organization employ?*

District Manager or Executive DirectorAdministrative StaffMarketing or Events PlannerBookkeeper or AccountantOther (please specify)
Please note below whether each type of staff selected above is a W-2 employee or 1099 contractor*
Does your organization currently manage any programs or services?*

YesNoSometimes
If yes or sometimes, please describe*
Rate how valuable the following types of support would be for your organization. (Please rate each type of support as High, Moderate, Low or None)
Funding and grant opportunities*

High valueModerate valueLow valueNone
Webinars or on demand web-based trainings*

High valueModerate valueLow valueNone
In person trainings or workshops with other business districts*

High valueModerate valueLow valueNone
Tailored district-specific support*

High valueModerate valueLow valueNone
Networking events*

High valueModerate valueLow valueNone
Sharing news and events that impact nonprofits and small businesses*

High valueModerate valueLow valueNone
What is your organization’s largest funding need? (Please rate each as High, Moderate, Low or None)
Staffing*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Operations and administrative*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Events (networking, street fairs, etc.)*

High needModerate needLow needNone
District improvements and placemaking*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Marketing and promotions (social media, website, advertising, branding)*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Professional services (legal, accounting, human resources consulting)*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Strategic planning*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Program development*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Program funding*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Technology and software tools*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Project specific capitol*

High needModerate needLow needNone
Other (please describe)
What are your organization’s current priorities? For each area listed, please indicate its level of priority. You may also use the comment box below to share additional details or context for any of your selections.
Public Space Improvements (streetscape, sidewalks, street trees, lighting, outdoor dining)*

High priorityModerate priorityLow priorityNone
Private Property Enhancements (building improvements, vacant lots, signage, lighting)*

High priorityModerate priorityLow priorityNone
Access, Mobility & Visibility (transportation, parking, pedestrian safety, signage/wayfinding, business visibility)*

High priorityModerate priorityLow priorityNone
Business Environment & Economic Development (vacancy reduction, business attraction/retention, anchor businesses, absentee landlords)*

High priorityModerate priorityLow priorityNone
Public Safety & Crime Prevention (safety, crime reduction, addressing graffiti and trash)*

High priorityModerate priorityLow priorityNone
Social Issues (addressing homelessness, neighborhood reputation, cleanliness)*

High priorityModerate priorityLow priorityNone
Community Engagement & Events (festivals, district promotions, business engagement)*

High priorityModerate priorityLow priorityNone
You may use the comment box below to share additional details or context for any of your selections.
Other than English, what are the primary languages of the business owner’s or residents in and around your business district. (select all that apply)

SpanishVietnameseChineseRussianUkrainianSomaliArabicOther (please specify)
Please share any additional comments or suggestions about how we can better support your organization:
Prosper Portland is offering a complimentary one-year membership to the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) for active Business District Associations, Business Serving Organizations, their members, and staff.

This membership provides full access to NAO’s extensive resources, including professional development events and trainings, a comprehensive resource library, and information on funding opportunities.
Would your organization like to request this complimentary one-year NAO membership?*

YesNo
Is the email address you used to complete this form the best email to contact you about initiating a NAO membership?*

YesNo
Enter Email*
example@example.com
Enter your Federal EIN or Tax ID. If you don’t have one, you may leave this field blank
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