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Your input is important to us, as it helps us improve our work and ensure that we can continue creating opportunities for connection, inspiration and appreciation of aquatic life.

Step 1 of 12 - Q1

1) Do you believe in Shedd Aquarium's mission to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world?

Yes

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

I donate to Shedd Aquarium.

I have fundraised for Shedd Aquarium.

I am a current or former employee of Shedd Aquarium.

I have visited Shedd Aquarium.

I have attended Shedd Aquarium events.

I have traveled with the aquarium on a Shedd Adventure.

I have participated in Shedd Aquarium programs.

I have served as a volunteer at Shedd Aquarium.

A friend or family member is involved with Shedd Aquarium.

I follow on social media.

I have visited the website.

Other

2a) What role did you serve as a volunteer?

What role did you serve as a volunteer?

2a) Other - Please specify:

Other - Please Specify:

2b) How frequently do you engage with Shedd Aquarium?

How frequently do you engage with Shedd Aquarium?

Daily

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 Shedd Aquarium's work are most meaningful to you?

Protect and care for aquatic animals

Inspire conservation of the world's waterways

Bring new experiences and knowledge to guests through exhibits and programs

Forge connections between people and nature

Foster a greater understanding of our environment in Chicago, the Great Lakes and beyond

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

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 Shedd Aquarium continues to preserve and protect aquatic habitats around the globe?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7) Supporters often recognize the need to help Shedd Aquarium 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

Transferring a portion of my IRA account to Shedd Aquarium (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 making a gift to Shedd Aquarium to help create a safe haven for aquatic life, provide engaging and educational experiences and promote conservation?

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

I am interested in making this type of gift to Shedd Aquarium.

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

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

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.

Shedd Aquarium 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?

Simple Ways to Create Your Legacy

Smart Ways to Make an Impact Now

Gifts That Pay You Income

Tax-Wise Ways to Make an Impact

Help Shedd Aquarium Protect Aquatic Animals

9) How does Shedd Aquarium rank in comparison to other nonprofits 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 Shedd Aquarium?

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

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 Shedd Aquarium on my own.

I would like Shedd Aquarium 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 Shedd Aquarium.

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

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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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