Networking-Community Building and Engagement

Which are the inner factors limiting the community research activity of NGOs? *

1 point

Lack of understanding the benefits.

Lack of interest of the community for such studies.

Lack of specialized partners.

All of the above.

Identifying, motivating and training a group of people to act in their communities for the benefit of the members of the community is part of a community engagement campaign of an NGO. *

1 point

Yes.

No.

Which of the following is a principle to be considered for community planning: *

1 point

Shared values and understanding.

Based on research/evidence.

Transparency.

All of the above.

Testimonials are: *

1 point

statements made by influencers or simple members of the community, a beneficiary, a stakeholder presenting the merits of the NGO, its programs, positive outcomes etc.

videos documenting the positive impact of an organization.

statements of a representative of the organization present it and its activity.

All of the above

Research findings could help NGOs to… *

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Use a smaller budget for development.

Develop the agenda related to the community and stakeholders.

Better develop their infrastructure.

When developing focus group research, an NGO should… *

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Set very focus objectives, meant to design the development strategy of the organization.

Recruit the relevant participants to take part in several interviews.

Ask the oldest members of the organization to design the study.

Which of the following recommendations is true? *

1 point

The experience of an NGO reveals accurately the characteristics of its community.

All NGOs develop complex studies to better understand their communities.

NGOs should monitor the feedback of community members, partners and other stakeholders.

All of the above.

The advantages an NGO will gain from positive long-term relationships with its community would be: *

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More effective reach of its mission.

Would raise more many from every member of its community.

More expertise.

All of the above.

Community-based participatory research is a form of partnership which aims: *

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To attract stakeholders in order to support the development of the community.

to identify the most relevant community of the organizations, which consequently will be target by its communication strategy.

to determine accurate insights on the community, relevant for the community members, by involving both community and organizational representatives, as well as researchers in all aspects of the research process.

Among the benefits of using newsletters are: *

1 point

Timely information offered to stakeholders.

Add value for the reader.

Offer discussion platforms.

All of the above.

When designing the newsletter strategy, an NGO should: *

1 point

Email frequently information to all stakeholders and members of the local community.

Tailor the newsletter having in mind the needs of the audience (content, frequency etc.).

Offer discounts for persons reading the newsletters.

All of the above.

An NGO which is characterized by transparency would benefit from: *

1 point

Image development.

Community cooperation.

Increased revenues and resources.

All of the above.

Among the objectives of the community engagement strategies are: *

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Better understanding of the community.

Stimulate the involvement of the community.

Attract sponsors to better develop projects aiming the prosperity of the community.

All of the above.

How would you define a focus group? *

1 point

It is an quantitative investigation method based on applying a detailed questionnaire to a small group of people.

A type of research interview, consisting in a group of people who meet under the directions of a moderator to discuss / to communicate their opinions.

A qualitative research involving a small group of experts.

How could an NGO identify its community? *

1 point

Identify local stakeholders.

Monitor the social media discussions of various stakeholders.

Do research to find out who is influenced by the organization, who is interested in the activity of the organization.

All of the above.

Community-based participatory research is…. *

1 point

based on the idea that all change should be done for and with the communities.

investigating the behavior of the community.

aiming to understand the profile of the community’s representatives.

Which are the steps of a quantitative investigation of the community of an NGO? *

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Set the objectives, set the sample, design the questionnaire, develop the research, analyze data, report.

Set the objectives, invite the people to answer the questions, centralize results.

Design the research, invite people to participate to the interview, present the results to the manager of the organization.

When defining a community development strategy, an NGO should: *

1 point

Assume a realist goal, related both with the mission of the NGO, as well as to its stakeholders.

Address effectively challenges, having in mind its stakeholders and community.

Refer to shared values with its stakeholders.

Facilitate community involvement.

All of the above.

Subscription newsletters are the ones that: *

1 point

are emails distributed in order to get subscriptions for the newsletter of an organization.

are specialized on a topic/field, providing very specific information and analysis.

are newsletters which aim to change the attitude/behavior of the subscribers.

All of the above.

Evaluating the impact of the community development strategy is necessary because: *

1 point

It would help increase the effectiveness of the strategy.

It would contribute to better achievements of the goals of the organization.

Both are correct.

Which of the following sentences are true about community development? *

1 point

Communities could be stimulated by NGOs to act on their behalf.

NGOs could be facilitators for activities developed by communities for the benefit of their members.

NGOs could catalyze the resources and energies of the community in their development efforts.

All of the above.

What type of research is one exploratory in nature which shows how and why community members react and think. *

1 point

Quantitative research.

Qualitative research.

Effective community engagement strategies involve the following: *

1 point

Determine members of the community to help themselves by helping the NGO.

Local leaders should be identified and involved.

A follow-up strategy addressing the community should be implemented

All of the above

The highest level of community development achieved by specific NGO strategies is: *

1 point

Empowerment of the community.

Cooperation of the community leaders and top stakeholders.

Which of the following sentences is not true? *

1 point

Understanding the community of an organization is difficult.

The community of an organization is homogenuous.

Observing and understanding the community requires an interdisciplinary approach.

All of the above.

Which of the following sentences is true? *

1 point

The main object of the studies on communities is to identify potential sponsors.

All NGOs develop studies to increase their visibility in the community.

NGOs should act on the results of its studies in implementing community building programs.

All of the above

Which of the following methods could be used by NGOs in order to effectively attain community development and engagement? *

1 point

Discussion fora, meetings with stakeholders, public art sessions, awareness raising events.

Newsletters, sales, attracting funding.

Activity planning, implementation of projects, workshop sessions.

Using focus groups is: *

1 point

Quantitative research.

Qualitative research.

How would you define community development? *

1 point

A set of strategies of an NGOs aiming to meet the needs of their public and to increase their engagement.

To develop the number of beneficiaries of the NGO, both persons and organizations.

To attract the support of the families of the NGO volunteers.

Which of the following sentences is true? *

1 point

NGOs profoundly understand their communities and stakeholders.

Systematic research helps NGOs to base on facts their community development approaches.

Both of them are true.

None of them is true.

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