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Your responses to this survey help the College remain independent of government money—even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans—and true to its founding mission, providing “sound learning” of the kind needed to preserve “the blessings of civil and religious liberty.”

Step 1 of 12 - Q1

1) Do you support Hillsdale College’s mission to provide “sound learning” of the kind needed to preserve “the blessings of civil and religious liberty"?

Yes

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

I donate to Hillsdale College

I give monthly to Hillsdale College

I give monthly as a Liberty & Learning Society member

I read Imprimis

I am a student in Hillsdale‘s free online courses

I am attending or have attended in-person classes at Hillsdale College

A friend or family member attends or did attend Hillsdale College

I have attended off-campus Hillsdale events, seminars, and/or conferences

I am a current or former employee of Hillsdale College

I have visited Hillsdale's campus

I follow Hillsdale on social media

I have visited Hillsdale's website

Other

2a) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2b) How frequently do you hear from Hillsdale College?

How frequently do you hear from Hillsdale College?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Yearly

Rarely or never

Other

2b-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2c) Please provide their name/s:

Please provide their name/s:

3) We like to send friends like you occasional emails with updates, including videos, stories, and information about how you are making an impact on liberty in America by supporting Hillsdale College. 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) What matters most to you and your legacy of liberty and learning at Hillsdale?

Scholarships

Imprimis

K-12 Education

Free Online Courses

Satellite Campuses (Washington, D.C. Campus; The Blake Center, etc.)

5) Was there an influential person who inspired your appreciation of Hillsdale College?

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) How important is it to you that Hillsdale continues to provide an education on campus and nationwide that preserves the principles of liberty that made America so great and so free?

The most important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7) Supporters often recognize the need to support Hillsdale in many different ways. Would you consider furthering the mission of the College by (select all that apply):

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 Hillsdale College advisor 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 monthly 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, rental real estate, etc.)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving property (such as jewelry, artwork, a car, etc.)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Transferring a portion of an IRA account to Hillsdale College (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 choose to include a gift to a charity in their will or estate plan to support causes that matter to them. Would you consider including a gift to Hillsdale College to support its exceptional liberal arts education and help extend its mission on behalf of liberty across the nation through educational outreach efforts?

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

I am interested in giving this type of gift to Hillsdale College.

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

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

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 memory of someone.

I want this gift to go to a specific purpose.

Hillsdale College 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 about any of these topics to help with your decision? Please select all that apply.

Make an Impact Now

Develop Minds and Improve Hearts Through Education

How to Create Your Legacy

Gifts That Pay You

Tax-wise Ways You Can Make an Impact

9) How does Hillsdale College rank compared to other non-profits you 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 Hillsdale College?

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

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 Hillsdale College on my own.

I would like Hillsdale College 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 Hillsdale College.

11) Tell us more about yourself.

Age

Under 40

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 - 69

70 - 79

80 - 89

90+

Sex

Male

Female

Prefer not to specify

What is your marital status?

Married

Not married

Divorced

Widowed

How many children do you have in 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 five 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:

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

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