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With your help, Southern Illinois University is shaping those who will shape the future. Your answers to this survey will help us understand your thoughts, feelings and priorities, so that we can best connect with supporters like you who believe that students from all walks of life deserve a world-class education. Thank you for your participation!

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1) Which aspects of Southern Illinois University's work are most meaningful to you?

Please rank the following according to their importance to you, with First Priority being your highest priority.

You may only select one answer for each option.

First Priority	Second Priority	Third Priority	Fourth Priority	Fifth Priority

Helping students

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Supporting faculty

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Advancing research

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Enriching programs

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Improving facilities

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

2) In what ways have you engaged with Southern Illinois University? Please select all that apply.

I attended SIU.

My family member attended SIU.

My friend or colleague attended SIU.

I received a scholarship to SIU.

I donate to SIU.

I volunteer for SIU.

I am or have been a faculty member of SIU.

I am or have been a staff member of SIU.

Other

2a) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2b) How frequently do you engage with Southern Illinois University?

How frequently do you engage with Southern Illinois University?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Yearly

Rarely or never

Other

2b-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

College I attended:

College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences

College of Arts and Media

College of Business and Analytics

College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics

College of Health and Human Sciences

College of Liberal Arts

School of Education

School of Law

School of Medicine

3) We like to send supporters like you occasional emails with updates including videos, stories, and information about how we are making an impact on your behalf. Would you like to receive these updates? (You can opt-out at any time).

Yes, I want to receive occasional emails with updates.

Not at this time.

4) Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your appreciation of Southern Illinois University?

Yes

4a) If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

Parent/grandparent

Spouse/partner/significant other

Child/children

Other family member

Friend/colleague

Professor

Administrator

Other

4a-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

If you feel comfortable, please tell us more about how this person inspired you.

5) When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that Southern Illinois University continue to transform lives and ensure that SIU students are well-rounded and well-prepared for life after graduation?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

6) Many people feel called to change the lives of students by making a charitable gift to the Southern Illinois University Foundation. How likely are you to support SIU in the following ways?

I already have	I am likely	I am somewhat likely	I am not likely

Donating online with a credit card

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Mailing a check

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Talking with a gift officer face-to-face or on the phone about making a substantial impact

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Making a recurring contribution

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating from a Donor-Advised Fund

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating from a Family Foundation

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving appreciated assets (such as personal or business stocks or bonds, land or rental real estate, etc.)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Transferring a tax-free portion of the required minimum distribution (RMD) from my IRA account

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Making a charitable gift that provides a lifetime income to me or my loved ones

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

7) Many people like to include a gift to charity in their will, estate plan or by beneficiary designation to support causes that are important in their life. Would you consider including a gift to the Southern Illinois University Foundation?

I have included a gift for the SIU Foundation in my will, trust, or by beneficiary designation.

I am interested in making this type of gift to the SIU Foundation.

Not now, but in the future I would definitely be interested in making this type of gift to the SIU Foundation.

Not now, but in the future I might possibly be interested in making this type of gift to the SIU Foundation.

I am not interested in this type of gift.

7a) Please tell us about your legacy gift:

Please tell us about your legacy gift:

I planned this gift in honor or in memory of someone.

I would like this gift to go to a specific purpose.

The SIU Foundation may use this gift where it will do the most good.

7a-i) Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

7a-ii) Please describe the intended purpose:

Please describe the intended purpose:

Would you like us to provide additional information to help with your decision?

Easy Ways to Leave a Legacy

Taxwise Ways to Make an Impact

Gifts that Pay You Income

Making an Impact with Your Donor-advised Fund

Support the Future of Southern Illinois University

8) How does Southern Illinois University rank in comparison to other charities you may support?

My top choice for charitable giving

Near the top of my list

Middle of my list

Bottom of my list

Not on my list

8a) Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of Southern Illinois University?

Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of Southern Illinois University?

Yes

8a-i) Please let us know the most convenient way to connect:

Please let us know the most convenient way to connect:

I would like to introduce the person(s) to SIU on my own.

I would like SIU to provide me with resources to share with the person(s).

9) We would love to hear your story. If you would like, please share a special memory or experience with Southern Illinois University.

10) About You (optional)

Age

Under 40

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 - 69

70 - 79

80 - 89

90+

Gender

Male

Female

Other/Nonbinary

Prefer not to specify

Please specify:

What is your marital status?

Married

Not married

Divorced

Widowed

Which of the following best describes your family?

No children

One child

Two or more children

Please tell us the highest level of education you completed:

High school graduate or equivalent

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Please select the option(s) that best describes your professional life.

Working full time

Working part time

Retiring within 5 years

Retired

Volunteering

Board member for a nonprofit

Business owner or entrepreneur

Self-employed

Other

Profession:

Where do you serve as a board member?

Please check the box below if you would like to update your contact information.

I would like to update my contact information.

First name(Required)

Last name(Required)

Address

Address 2

City

State

ZIP

Country

Phone

Email(Required)

My preferred method of communication is:

Phone call

Text

Mail

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