YANA Forward Survey

YANA Forward Survey

As YANA celebrates 15 years of supporting Yale alumni in service to others, we want to hear from you. This survey will help us understand what matters most to our community and inform how we strengthen mentorship, board service opportunities, and connections that enable your work. We also want to hear your YANA story—how this community has made a difference in your journey.
- What is your primary relationship to YANA?
  
  Regularly engage with YANA programmingOccasional participant in events and webinarsSocial Impact Conference attendeeBoard Match participant (sought or provided board placements)Nonprofit Mentorship program participant (mentor or mentee)Newsletter subscriber who follows along but hasn't participated yetOther
- What best describes your current career stage?
  
  Current Yale studentRecent graduate (0-5 years out)Early career (5-10 years out)Mid-career (10-20 years out)Established leader (20+ years out)In transition
- Which sector(s) best describes your work? (Select all that apply)
  
  Traditional nonprofitSocial enterprise/B CorpPhilanthropy/grantmakingGovernment/public sectorPrivate sector with social impact focusAcademic/researchConsulting (for social impact organizations)Between roles/exploring optionsOther
- How did you first get connected to YANA?
  
  Found through Yale Alumni AssociationInvited by another YANA community memberDiscovered through a specific event/programOther
- Which YANA programs or offerings have you participated in? (Select all that apply)
  
  Monthly Town HallsSocial Impact ConferenceBoard Match eventsNonprofit Mentorship programYANA Dwight Hall Summer FellowshipNewsletterChapter eventsSocial events/networkingCareer support/advisingNone yet, but interestedOther
- Of the programs you've engaged with, which has been most valuable to you and why?
- Your YANA Story
  
  This is where we'd love to hear your personal experience. Your stories will help us understand YANA's real impact and inspire others in our community.
- Has YANA made a difference in your career or personal journey? If so, how?
  Examples: A mentorship conversation that changed your perspective, a board match that led to meaningful service, a connection that opened a door, or simply knowing this community exists
- Is there a specific moment, connection, or conversation through YANA that stands out to you?
- Would you be willing to have your story (anonymously or attributed) shared with the YANA community?
  
  Yes, you may share with attributionYes, but please keep it anonymousNo, this is just for YANA's internal understandingMaybe—please contact me first
- What gaps do you see in YANA's current programming? (Select all that apply)
  
  More frequent networking opportunitiesDeeper skill-building workshopsSector-specific programming (e.g., international development, education, climate)Support for career transitionsResources for fundraising/developmentLeadership developmentPeer support groupsLocal/regional chaptersMore board opportunitiesOther
- Are there emerging social impact issues or trends that YANA should address in 2026 programming?
- How can YANA better support CURRENT STUDENTS/RECENT GRADS
- How can YANA better support MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS?
- How can YANA better support ESTABLISHED LEADERS?
- What types of partnerships or collaborations should YANA explore? (e.g., other Yale affinity groups, nonprofits, foundations, corporate partners)
- What would make you more likely to actively participate in YANA programming in 2026? (Select up to 3)
  
  More convenient timing for eventsVirtual options for all programmingIn-person regional gatheringsMore targeted content for my sector/interestsSmaller, intimate discussion groupsOpportunities to lead/facilitate sessionsClear pathways to give back (mentoring, hosting, etc.)Better understanding of what YANA offersOther
- How do you prefer to stay connected with YANA? (Select all that apply)
  
  Monthly newsletterLinkedInEmail announcements about specific eventsSlack or other messaging platformIn-person eventsVirtual eventsOther
- On a scale of 1-5, how likely are you to attend a YANA event in the next 6 months?
  
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- On a scale of 1-5, how likely are you to recommend YANA to a fellow Yale alum?
  
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- On a scale of 1-5, how likely are you to volunteer to support YANA (mentoring, hosting, etc.)?
  
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- On a scale of 1-5, how likely are you to support YANA with a financial contribution?
  
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- If you could change one thing about YANA, what would it be?
- Anything else you'd like to share with us as we plan for the next 15 years?
- May we contact you for follow-up conversations about your feedback or story?*
- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Phone Number*
  please enter a valid phone number. this will only be used by YANA internal staff to contact you re: logistics and planningFormat: (000) 000-0000.
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