ResearchPRO Everyday People Donor Survey

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First Name

Last Name

What is your email address?

What is your phone number?

How do you like people to contact you? (Check all that apply)

Phone Call

Text message

Other (Please specify below)

What is your preferred method of communication?

What is your mailing address? ZIP code is required. And, we also invite you to share your complete mailing address which helps us better support nonprofit organizations.

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

What year were you born?

What is your gender?

Please specify your gender

What is your occupation?

Please specify your occupation

What is your race/ethnicity?

What is your country of birth?

Country

What type or category of nonprofit organizations do you give money to? (Check all that apply)

Human services (e.g., food banks, shelters)

Health and medical research (e.g., hospitals, disease research)

Education and youth development (e.g., schools, tutoring programs)

Colleges or universities

Environmental conservation (e.g., wildlife protection, climate change)

Arts and culture (e.g., museums, theaters)

Animal welfare (e.g., shelters, rescue organizations)

International aid and development (e.g., humanitarian aid, poverty relief)

Religious or faith-based organizations

Civil and human rights (e.g., advocacy groups, legal services)

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify your nonprofit donations

Why do you give organizations money? (Check all that apply)

To support a cause I care about

To give back to the community

Due to a personal connection to the cause

For religious or spiritual reasons

To receive tax benefits

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify why you donate

What factors influence your decision to donate to a particular charity?

The impact of the cause

Recommendations from family or friends

The charity's reputation

Transparency of financials and operations

Emotional appeal of the campaign

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify your factors:

When do you typically give money to nonprofit organizations?

At specific times of the year (e.g., holidays, year-end)

In response to specific events or campaigns

When asked by a friend or family member

When reminded by the charity

Regularly (monthly, quarterly, etc.)

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify when you give

How do you prefer to make charitable donations?

Online (website or mobile app)

In person (events, fundraisers)

By mail (checks or forms)

By phone

Through payroll deduction

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify how you like to give

To whom do you usually make charitable donations?

Local charities or organizations

National charities or organizations

International charities or organizations

Specific causes or areas of interest (e.g., education, healthcare)

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify who you donate to

What impact are you hoping to make with your donations?

Short-term impact (e.g., immediate relief)

Long-term impact (e.g., sustainable change)

Specific impact (e.g., support a specific program)

General impact (e.g., unrestricted use)

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify your desired impact

How do you decide how much to donate?

I have a set budget for charitable giving

My decision is influenced by my financial situation

Based on the perceived impact of my donation

I donate a percentage of my income

I donate based on my relationship with the charity

I donate as much as I feel moved to give in the moment

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify how you decide how much to donate

How do you feel about being recognized for your charitable contributions?

A “thank you” is all I need

I prefer to remain anonymous

I appreciate public acknowledgment or rewards

I'm indifferent to recognition

Other (Please specify below)

Please specify your preferred contribution recognization

How do you measure the effectiveness of your donations?

Feedback from the organization (e.g., reports, updates)

External reviews or ratings

Personal experience or visits

Trust in the organization

Other (Please specify on the next page)

Please specify your measure of effectiveness

How often do you volunteer for a nonprofit organization?

Please specify your volunteer time

Where do you like to volunteer?

Human services (e.g., food banks, shelters)

Health and medical research (e.g., hospitals, disease research)

Education and youth development (e.g., schools, tutoring programs)

Colleges or universities

Environmental conservation (e.g., wildlife protection, climate change)

Arts and culture (e.g., museums, theaters)

Animal welfare (e.g., shelters, rescue organizations)

International aid and development (e.g., humanitarian aid, poverty relief)

Religious or faith-based organizations

Civil and human rights (e.g., advocacy groups, legal services)

Other (Please specify on the next page)

Specify your preferred volunteer groups

In a few lines, tell us what you enjoy most about being a philanthropist and sharing your time or money?

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