The MFSA Organizational Racial Audit Team, are excited to share that we are preparing the final tool of the Racial Audit: an organizational survey.  The previous tools were designed to identify the various ways in which white supremacy culture operates within the organization by examining behaviors, structures, programs, and policies of MFSA.  The survey will consist of asking a broad, representative sample of our constituents to identify patterns of white supremacy culture they see working in our organization.  Combining the qualitative data collected from the previous tools - research, interviews, and focus groups - and the quantitative data to be collected, the survey will enable the audit team to confirm major themes to be addressed within MFSA.

The survey will be distributed in two phases: (1) demographic survey and (2) content-based survey.  The purpose of the first phase, the demographic survey, is to gather information about our constituency.  The demographic survey ensures that we are not missing input from segments of our community. It will help us understand the way that our current demographic makeup matches or differs from our surrounding population.  In order to work with the most accurate data set of MFSA, this first phase will be sent as widely as possible.

The purpose of the second phase, the organizational survey, is to gain critical content.  This survey will include questions about patterns and themes of white supremacy culture that may be present in MFSA and will be sent to a randomized representative sample of those who respond to the demographic portion. Not everyone who fills out the demographic survey will receive the organizational survey.

The key to the success of the survey is broad participation among our members, friends, and associates.  It is especially important that we hear from people of color and communities most directly impacted by white supremacy culture in MFSA.  Please watch for the initial survey in the next few weeks, respond, and encourage others to respond.  It is essential that we have a high response rate in both phases.  Your input is vital because it will help shape the future of MFSA!