Historical Society of Hammonton: Stakeholder Survey (Strategic Planning Process

Historical Society of Hammonton: Stakeholder Survey (Strategic Planning Process – Community Input)

Purpose: The Historical Society of Hammonton is developing a Strategic Plan. Your feedback will help identify organizational strengths, areas for improvement, opportunities for growth, and potential challenges.
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Select residency status*

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What best describes your relationship to the Historical Society?*

MemberEducatorDonorLocal BusinessVolunteerCommunity MemberOther
What do you believe is the Historical Society’s greatest strength?*

Strong preservation of Hammonton’s local history and archivesDedicated and passionate volunteersEducational programs and community eventsAuthentic historic building and collectionsCommunity trust and local reputationPartnerships with schools, organizations, and local governmentOther
What programs, exhibits, or activities do you believe are most valuable to the community?*

Permanent historical exhibits about Hammonton’s local historyRotating or special topic exhibitsEducational programs for schools and youthCommunity events and heritage celebrationsWalking tours or historical site toursLectures, workshops, or speaker seriesOther
In what ways does the Historical Society positively impact the community?*

Preserves and protects Hammonton’s historical identityProvides educational resources for residents and schoolsStrengthens community pride and sense of placeSupports cultural tourism and local economic activityCreates opportunities for volunteerism and civic engagementServes as a gathering space for community connectionOther
What areas do you believe need improvement?*

Increased visibility and marketing within the communityImproved volunteer recruitment and retentionExpanded programming and event offeringsStronger partnerships with schools and local organizationsEnhanced fundraising and financial sustainability effortsModernization of facilities, exhibits, or technologyOther
How would you rate the Historical Society’s visibility in the community?*

Not visible at allModerately visibleSlightly visibleVery visibleSomewhat visibleHighly visible and well-recognized
What barriers may prevent you or others from visiting and participating at the Historical Society of Hammonton?*

Limited awareness of programs and eventsInconvenient hours of operationI dont see people like meNot enough programs that match my interestsTypes of exhibits and programs offeredPerception that the Society is geared toward a narrow audienceOther
What new programs, events, or partnerships wouldyou like to see developed?*

More youth and school-based educational programsExpanded lecture series, workshops, or guest speakersCollaborative events with local businesses and Main Street organizationsWalking tours or interactive history experiencesCultural programing/exhibits celebrating Hammonton’s diverse heritageDigital programming (virtual exhibits, online archives, social media storytelling)Other
How could the Historical Society better engage younger generations?*

Develop more hands-on, interactive exhibits and activitiesOffer youth volunteer or internship opportunitiesPartner more closely with local schools and teachersHost family-friendly events and workshopsIncrease social media and digital storytelling effortsCreate programs that connect history to current issues and community lifeOther
How concerned are you about the Historical Society’s future sustainability*

Not concernedConcernedSlightly concernedVery concernedModerately concerned
Please provide at least one additional comments, ideas, or concerns:*
On behalf of the Historical Society of Hammonton, thank you for providing insight to better position the organization to serve the community of Hammonton while preserving the past and growing the future.

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Historical Society of Hammonton: Stakeholder Survey (Strategic Planning Process – Community Input)