Stakeholders Feedback Responses
Collected from Survey Monkey
4/23/2013
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
Response #1
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
Yes, IFIP does and more, which is important because there is a great need to support Indigenous Poeples as the most disadvantage people around the world2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors interested in funding Indigenous Peoples?Individuals who make gifts exceeding $10,000 annually who may or may not be familiar IPs
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
I think that the priorities should be Latin America because hey are the most opressed the nearest in the continent.4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
Yes, shoul be focusing primarily in philanthropy but also making linkage and contact amongst I P funders, Indigenous organizations and communities5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Increasing IFIP membership?Increasing number of donors and philanthropic organizations explicitly funding Indigenous Peoples?
Increasing total funding of donors and philanthropic organizations in support Indigenous Peoples locally?
Increasing exposure to funders about opportunities with Indigenous Peoples?
Increasing knowledge of funding organizations to identify potential grantees and make grants to Indigenous Peoples?
Other (please specify) - Improve the capacity of Board member by information and education about what are the issues that I P are facing.
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Annual ConferenceWebinars
Publications
7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
Nilo CayuqueoResponse #2
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
yes2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors interested in funding Indigenous Peoples?All funders and donors working on issues highly relevant to Indigenous Peoples?
Indigenous-led organizations
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
IFIP should be open to every region but take its priorities from its membership.4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
No - we should include donors in other countries, especially Europe5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Testimonies and stories from donors & indigenous peoples documenting how IFIP contributed to their success especially among IFIP members and IFIP conference participantsImproving quality of funding relationships between philanthropic organizations and donors and Indigenous Peoples (use of 4 Rs - Reciprocity, Respect, Responsibility and Relationships)?
Increasing exposure to funders about opportunities with Indigenous Peoples?
Other (please specify) - the number and quality of spaces for indigenous peoples and funders to interact and build trust
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Annual ConferenceRegional meeting
Networking assistance from IFIP staff and members
7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
Peter KostishackResponse #3
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
yes2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors interested in funding Indigenous Peoples?All funders and donors working on issues highly relevant to Indigenous Peoples?
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
some global coverage is good the Americas should be a priority4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
yes, that is IFIPs strength; but as IFIPs capacity, strength and networking grow, IFIP should take advantage of that to draw in donors from other parts of the world5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
No Response6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Annual ConferencePublications
Networking assistance from IFIP staff and members
7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
Phil McManusResponse #4
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
Yes--but could be worded better2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors interested in funding Indigenous Peoples?Individuals who make gifts exceeding $10,000 annually who may or may not be familiar IPs
Indigenous-led organizations
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
I would be strategic in focus from year to year4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
yes5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Testimonies and stories from donors & indigenous peoples documenting how IFIP contributed to their success especially among IFIP members and IFIP conference participantsIncreasing exposure to funders about opportunities with Indigenous Peoples?
Increasing the number and size of grants being provided to Indigenous Peoples by IFIP members?
Improving the effectiveness of grants to Indigenous Peoples?
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Annual ConferenceNetworking assistance from IFIP staff and members
7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
Maya Dunne, Philanthropy Advisor and StrategistResponse #5
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
yes2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors interested in funding Indigenous Peoples?All funders and donors working on issues highly relevant to Indigenous Peoples?
Indigenous-led organizations
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
Not sure4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
yes, It's logistically easier for the organization.5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Testimonies and stories from donors & indigenous peoples documenting how IFIP contributed to their success especially among IFIP members and IFIP conference participantsIncreasing IFIP membership?
Increasing number of donors and philanthropic organizations explicitly funding Indigenous Peoples?
Improving quality of funding relationships between philanthropic organizations and donors and Indigenous Peoples (use of 4 Rs - Reciprocity, Respect, Responsibility and Relationships)?
Increasing exposure to funders about opportunities with Indigenous Peoples?
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Annual Conference7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
Jonathan LeaningResponse #6
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
yes2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors interested in funding Indigenous Peoples?All funders and donors working on issues highly relevant to Indigenous Peoples?
Professionals working in large and mid-size foundations with an interest in IPs
Board and staff leadership of small and family foundations with expressed interest in IPs
Governments and multi-lateral organizations operating in geographic areas with significant Indigenous populations
Indigenous leaders
Indigenous-led organizations
Advocacy groups focused on advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples?
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
every region4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
IFIP should focus on global philanthropy -- Europe, South America, Canada, Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and Central America.5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Increasing IFIP membership?Increasing number of donors and philanthropic organizations explicitly funding Indigenous Peoples?
Increasing total funding of donors and philanthropic organizations in support Indigenous Peoples locally?
Increasing exposure to funders about opportunities with Indigenous Peoples?
Increasing the number and size of grants being provided to Indigenous Peoples by IFIP members?
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Annual ConferencePublications
Sessions at other donor conferences
7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
Thank you, but I want someone else to win the free registration.Response #7
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
yes, but need to discuss the target audience more2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
Board and staff leadership of small and family foundations with expressed interest in IPsIndividuals who make gifts exceeding $10,000 annually who may or may not be familiar IPs
Indigenous-led organizations
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
Should probably focus on a few regions where there is the greatest chance of effecting measureable change, but expanding around global themes such as climate change; food security; land tenure4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
Focus on the US, perhaps exploring Europe5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Testimonies and stories from donors & indigenous peoples documenting how IFIP contributed to their success especially among IFIP members and IFIP conference participantsIncreasing IFIP membership?
Increasing the number and size of grants being provided to Indigenous Peoples by IFIP members?
Improving data gathering efforts and tracking of funding for Indigenous Peoples?
Demonstrating how efficiently IFIP is managed and the effectiveness and responsibility of its governance.
Other (please specify) - This is a mix of outputs and outcomes. I have checked the former as they are the easiest to assess. The others are more difficult to measure impact and causality, though important.
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Regional meetingPublications
Research/toolkits
7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
No ResponseResponse #8
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
Not yet, it is very focused on North America both in terms of donors and indigenous people2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors interested in funding Indigenous Peoples?Governments and multi-lateral organizations operating in geographic areas with significant Indigenous populations
Advocacy groups focused on advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples?
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
Globally, but should build the strategy gradually4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
Not only in the US. All over the world.5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Increasing number of donors and philanthropic organizations explicitly funding Indigenous Peoples?Improving the capability of Indigenous Peoples to seek funding?
Increasing knowledge of funding organizations to identify potential grantees and make grants to Indigenous Peoples?
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):
Annual ConferenceSessions at other donor conferences
Networking assistance from IFIP staff and members
7. Name: (Those willing to give their name will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win free registration at IFIP's next conference.)
No ResponseResponse #9
1. Do you think IFIP’s mission statement reflects the primary activities IFIP should be engaged in? If not, why?
yes2. Who are IFIP’s primary audiences for its work (no more than three):
All funders and donors working on issues highly relevant to Indigenous Peoples?Professionals working in large and mid-size foundations with an interest in IPs
Board and staff leadership of small and family foundations with expressed interest in IPs
3. Should IFIP be focused on Indigenous Peoples in every region globally or should it prioritize? If so, where are the priorities?
Build on alternate year annual conference in different parts of the world with more follow on support contemplated to help a regional conference bring to life more IFIP networking and related activities.4. Should IFIP focus primarily on philanthropic organizations and donors in the U.S.? If no, where else?
US focus, invest in building European participation and then foundations from emerging market / BRIC countries (eg Brazil, Mexico, China, India)5. Should IFIP measure its success by (most important – no more than five):
Testimonies and stories from donors & indigenous peoples documenting how IFIP contributed to their success especially among IFIP members and IFIP conference participantsIncreasing number of donors and philanthropic organizations explicitly funding Indigenous Peoples?
Improving quality of funding relationships between philanthropic organizations and donors and Indigenous Peoples (use of 4 Rs - Reciprocity, Respect, Responsibility and Relationships)?
Increasing the number and size of grants being provided to Indigenous Peoples by IFIP members?
Improving data gathering efforts and tracking of funding for Indigenous Peoples?
6. What are the top three services that you value the most? (Choose only three):