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1) Do you believe in UMKC's mission to transform lives, build strong families and communities, and enrich the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our region?

Yes

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

I donate to UMKC.

I studied at UMKC.

A friend or family member studied at UMKC.

I am a current or former employee of UMKC.

I have attended UMKC's events.

I follow UMKC on social media.

I have visited the website.

Other

2a) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2b) How frequently do you engage with UMKC?

How frequently do you engage with UMKC?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Yearly

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 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.

No, not at this time.

4) Which aspects of UMKC'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

To support UMKC faculty and important research that directly benefits students, graduates, and their employers for years to come.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

To enable us to provide high-impact support for students and faculty through essential scholarships, services, and programs.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

To transform lives, build strong families and communities, and enrich the economic, social, and cultural fabric of our region.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

To provide a holistic experience for each student-athlete by helping them to achieve their highest academic, athletic, and personal aspirations.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

5) Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your appreciation of UMKC?

Yes

5a) 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

Teacher or professor

Other

5a-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

6) When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that UMKC continues to make a real and lasting difference for our students?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7) Supporters often recognize the need to support UMKC in the following ways. 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

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

Giving property (such as jewelry, artwork, or a car)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Transferring a portion of my IRA account to UMKC (Qualified Charitable Distribution)

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

8) Many people like to include a gift to charity in their will or estate plan to support causes that are important in their life. Would you consider including a gift to UMKC to benefit students, graduates, and their employers for years to come?

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

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

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

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

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.

UMKC may use this gift where it will do the most good.

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?

Tax-Wise Ways to Make an Impact

Smart Ways to Make an Impact Now

Gifts That Pay You Income

Simple Ways to Create Your Legacy

Help Students Reach Their Full Potential

9) How does UMKC rank in comparison to other organizations 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 and vision of UMKC?

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

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 UMKC on my own.

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

10) We would love to hear your story. If you would like, please share a special memory or experience with UMKC.

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

Business owner or entrepreneur

Self-employed

Unemployed

Disabled

Board member for a nonprofit

Where do you serve as a board member?

Please specify your profession:

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