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Central Michigan University works to develop students into leaders through transformative education experiences. This is only possible because of supporters like you! Your responses to this survey will help us understand what’s important to you so that, together, we can continue to develop the leaders of tomorrow.

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1. Do you believe in the mission of Central Michigan University to prepare students for productive careers, meaningful lives, and responsible citizenship in a global society?

Yes

2. How do you engage with Central Michigan University? Please select all that apply:

I attended CMU

My child attends or has attended CMU

Another relative attends or has attended CMU

I attend CMU Athletic events

I attend, or have attended, Alumni events

I participate in CMU Commencement events

I participate in CMU Homecoming events

I volunteer or mentor students at CMU

I have donated to CMU

I engage with CMU through their website and/or social media

Other

2a. Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2b. How often do you engage with CMU?

How often do you engage with CMU?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Annually

Rarely or never

Other

2b-i. Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

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

Yes, I want to receive occasional emails with updates from you.

No, not at this time.

4. Which of Central Michigan University’s core values are most important to you? Please select one:

Integrity — a steadfast adherence to the principles of honesty, trustworthiness, reliability, transparency, and accountability

Respect — consideration of the rights, opinions, and ideas of others in a civil, fair, and thoughtful manner

Compassion — empathy, concern and support for the needs and challenges of others

Inclusiveness — conducting the activities of the university in a way that embraces shared governance, inspires tolerance, and welcomes diversity into our community

Social Responsibility — fostering citizenship to promote the public good, environmental sustainability, global understanding, and informed political engagement

Excellence — expectation that all activities are conducted with attention to quality and the highest levels of academic and professional standards

Innovation — supporting progressive and meaningful research, creative activity, and teaching, as well as addressing challenges and issues from multiple perspectives to solve problems and advance knowledge

5. Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your appreciation of Central Michigan University?

Yes

5a. If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

Parent/grandparent

Spouse/partner/significant other

Family Member

Friend

Professor

Other

5a-i. Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

6. When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that CMU is able to continue providing high-quality and affordable education in the region?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7. Supporters of Central Michigan University recognize how important it is to develop students into leaders through affordable higher education. Would you consider furthering our work in any of 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 or Family Trust/Foundation

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving property (such as jewelry, artwork, or other assets)

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

Donating to support the future of Central Michigan University through a capital campaign

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Transferring a portion of my IRA account to Central Michigan University (Qualified Charitable Distribution)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Receiving a fixed income through a charitable gift annuity

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

8. Many people like to include gifts to organizations in their will to support causes that are important in their life. Would you consider making such a gift to Central Michigan University to benefit future generations of students?

I have already included a gift for CMU in my will, trust, or by beneficiary designation.

I am interested in making this type of gift to CMU.

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

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

I am not interested in this type of gift.

8a. 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.

CMU may use my gift where it is needed most.

8a-i. Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

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

8a-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

Help Sustain Accessible Higher Education in Michigan

Ways to Reduce Estate, Capital Gains, and Income Taxes

Gifts that Pay You Income

Support the Future of Central Michigan University

9. How does Central Michigan University rank in comparison to other organizations or 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

9a. Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission of Central Michigan?

Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission of Central Michigan?

Yes

9a-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 CMU on my own.

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

10. Is there anything else you would like to share with us? Perhaps you have a special memory or story from your involvement with Central Michigan University.

11. 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)

Phone

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How your survey information is used

At Central Michigan University, we are so appreciative of the support we receive from donors, volunteers, advocates, partners, and others like you. That is why we are committed to protecting your privacy and promise to always keep the information you share with us confidential and secure.

You were invited to take this survey because we value your trust and confidence and sincerely would like to understand your preferences, interests, and wishes so we can be more sensitive to them.

By answering these survey questions, you will help us:

Reduce the amount of communications we send you;
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As a whole, your answers will help us become better stewards of donation dollars as a result of time savings and reduction of printing, mailing, and postage costs.

Going forward we will make our best attempts to use the information you provide in this survey to adjust the content of the communications we send you and the frequency with which you receive them.

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Thank you so much for your time, interest, and commitment to Central Michigan University.

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