What can you do to grow the number of IDA programs? To get more funding? To make asset building a national priority?

The answer is simple: stand up and be counted.

In 2006, 89 organizations claimed to target people with disabilities, compared to only 3 in 2003.

Complete the 2007 IDA Program Survey online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=69543180119

This survey is the ONLY source of data showing the powerful, life-changing impact of asset building – the work you do every day.

The IDA Program Survey captures data that helps us

• make accurate referrals for potential accountholders;
• prove the impact of the asset building field to funders and policymakers;
• promote networking among IDA programs; and
• further develop funding sources, infrastructure, and public awareness about matched savings accounts, which will help strengthen your program.

We have made every effort to make this survey EASY and QUICK--we trimmed it down to 12 fundamental questions. And once you've gathered some basic information, the survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for participating in the 2007 IDA Program Survey! Your valuable responses will further strengthen our growing field.