The Art of the Interview
1. Tell me a little bit about the history of your organization.
2. What is the mission of your organization and how is this at the forefront of everything your group does7
3. What was the need in the community that existed when the group was founded and how has this changed or stayed the same over the years7
4. How is this problem unique to our region? Do you think it is worse here? Or symptomatic of our culture in some way? Part of a bigger picture7
5. When did you come to work for the organization and why7 What is your background?
6. What is a typical day for you at work for your organization7
7. How has your organization changed or improved individuals or the community7 Please share a specific example with me.
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8. What are some of the challenges your organization faced at the onset and how have these challenges changed or remained the same over the years?
9. Funding is always an issue for most organizations, but what else is there that is a constant effort for your organization?
10. What are the immediate needs of your organization for it to survive and continue the mission7 What are some of the bigger-picture needs7
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11. Do you think your organization struggles with awareness in the community. and if so. why and with what specific groups?
12. Who have been some of the big supporters of your organization and why do you think these people are so dedicated to your cause?
13. Many organizations go through three-year plans or five-year plans.
What is on your horizon in the future?
14. What community stakeholders do you work with. and how do you identify these people and groups? What do they contribute to your efforts?
15. Are there any stakeholders you would like to become involved in your efforts and why these people/groups?
16. talk about the annual events that your organization hosts and the purposes of these events. How successful have they been and are you looking to develop new ones7
17. Has your organization been involved in any political lobbying or advocacy efforts and can you talk about that?
18. tell me about your volunteers and how important they are to your organization.
Who are these volunteers and why do you think they are so committed?
19. What would you like your organization to achieve in the next six months? The next year7 The next five years?
20. What would the future look like where your organization no longer has to exist? ‘
