Philanthropy Incubator Project: Local Cultures of Giving

Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey on behalf of the Philanthropy Incubator Project. The purpose of the project is to help donors of color create a focused, strategic approach to philanthropy based on their passion and values.

This survey will help us better understand the current giving patterns of people in the Milwaukee area. You will be asked about your experiences giving money and time to charitable organizations. Every response will help us put together a bigger picture of giving in our community and in the nation.

Your insights and input are very important to us. We appreciate your time and attention.

1. In the past 12 months have you given money to a charitable organization (including religious or spiritual organization)?

In the past 12 months have you given money to a charitable organization (including religious or spiritual organization)? Yes

2. In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time with a charitable organization (including religious or spiritual organization)?

In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time with a charitable organization (including religious or spiritual organization)? Yes

3. If you have given either time or money, please indicate your main reasons for giving. You may select more than one reason.

If you have given either time or money, please indicate your main reasons for giving. You may select more than one reason. Feeling of compassion

Sense of duty or obligation

To advance in my profession

Tax deduction/benefit

Personal passion - commitment to a cause

Legacy - desire to be remembered

Religious motivation

A friend or family member asked me to give

Someone other than family/friend asked me to give

Other (please specify)

4. If you have not given time or money in the past 12 months, please indicate your reason. You may select more than one response.

If you have not given time or money in the past 12 months, please indicate your reason. You may select more than one response. Could not afford to give money

Not sure that my money would be used efficiently

No time to volunteer

Never asked to give money

Never asked to volunteer

Physically unable to volunteer

Other (please specify)

5. Please indicate the kinds of giving that you have done over the last 5 years. You may indicate more than one response.

Please indicate the kinds of giving that you have done over the last 5 years. You may indicate more than one response. Volunteering time (including service on Board of Directors)

Giving gifts of money (including cash, stocks, bonds or insurance)

Giving gifts other than money (such as giving blood, clothing, furniture)

Gathering pledges for a fundraising event such as a walk/run, bowl-a-thon etc.

Purchasing a ticket to a fundraising event

Purchasing goods or services for a fundraising purpose (Girl Scout cookies, school fundraisers, purchases at an auction)

Organizing a fundraising event

Other (please specify)

6. When thinking about gifts of money or time, which statement comes closest to your opinion?

When thinking about gifts of money or time, which statement comes closest to your opinion? Gifts of time are more important overall

Gifts of money are more important overall

Both money and time are equally important

7. Please indicate the type of groups that have benefited from your giving over the last 5 years. You may select more than one.

Please indicate the type of groups that have benefited from your giving over the last 5 years. You may select more than one. Religious organizations

Combined giving entities (e.g. United Way)

Social service organizations

Health organizations

Education organizations

Youth organizations

Senior citizen organizations

Arts and culture organizations

Community development organizations

Political or advocacy organizations

Environmental organizations

International organizations

Neighborhood associations

Family in country of origin

Other (please specify)

8. Has your giving changed in the last 5 years? If so, how has it changed? If not, why hasn't it changed?

Has your giving changed in the last 5 years? If so, how has it changed? If not, why hasn't it changed?

9. Which of the following statements comes closest to your way of giving (both time and money)?

Which of the following statements comes closest to your way of giving (both time and money)? I tend to give primarily to organizations that serve people in the ethnic/racial group that I identify with.

I tend to support organizations lead by people that share my ethnic/racial identity.

I don't tend to notice the ethnic/racial group of the people served by the organizations I give to.

When I think about it, the organizations I support serve people outside of ethnic/racial group I identify with.

I make an effort to spread my gifts among organizations that serve people within and outside of my ethnic/racial group

Other (please specify)

10. About how much time did you volunteer from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 (including time at religious/spiritual organizations)?

About how much time did you volunteer from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 (including time at religious/spiritual organizations)? None

Less than one hour/month

1 to 4 hours per month

5 to 10 hours per month

11 to 20 hours per month

21 to 40 hours per month

More than 40 hours per month

11. Please indicate the approximate amount of your household's total monetary charitable giving from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

Please indicate the approximate amount of your household's total monetary charitable giving from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. $0 to $99

$100 to $499

$500 to $999

$1,000 to $4,999

$5,000 to $9,999

$10,000 to $24,999

$25,000 and above

12. Do you itemize your financial giving for tax purposes?

Do you itemize your financial giving for tax purposes? Yes

13. In 2006, about what percentage of your household's total income was given to charitable organizations?

In 2006, about what percentage of your household's total income was given to charitable organizations? 0%

1-4%

5-9%

10-14%

15-19%

20-24%

25% or higher

14. About how much unpaid time did you spend providing services to family (outside of your household), friends and/or neighbors (e.g. caregiving, transportation, chores, housekeeping, babysitting etc.?)

About how much unpaid time did you spend providing services to family (outside of your household), friends and/or neighbors (e.g. caregiving, transportation, chores, housekeeping, babysitting etc.?) None

Less than one hour/month

1 to 4 hours per month

5 to 10 hours per month

11 to 20 hours per month

21 to 40 hours per month

More than 40 hours per month

15. Thinking about charitable gifts other than those given to organizations, about how much money did you give to family members, friends and/or neighbors during 2006?

Thinking about charitable gifts other than those given to organizations, about how much money did you give to family members, friends and/or neighbors during 2006? $0 to $99

$100 to $499

$500 to $999

$1,000 to $4,999

$5,000 to $9,999

$10,000 to $24,999

$25,000 or more

16. Does your giving to family, friends and neighbors affect your giving to organizations?

Does your giving to family, friends and neighbors affect your giving to organizations? Yes, I give less money to organizations because of my gifts to family, friends and/or neighbors

Yes, I give less time to organization because of my activities with family, friends and/or neighbors

No, giving to friends, family and/or neighbors does not affect my giving to organizations

Other (please specify)