BCF Community Survey
We’d love your input! This short survey (5 minutes) will help Bainbridge Community Foundation better understand community priorities and how we can support local engagement. Your responses are anonymous and will be used only for research purposes.
1.
Before today, how familiar were you with Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF)?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Heard of it, but don’t know much
Not familiar at all
Optional: Please explain what you already know about BCF.
2.
Have you ever participated in or supported an initiative connected to BCF (e.g., giving, events, volunteering, nonprofit grants)?
Yes
No
Not sure
Optional: How have you participated in the past?
3.
When you think about being involved in the local community, what matters most to you?
Supporting local nonprofits
Volunteering my time/skills
Donating to causes that align with my values
Building stronger connections with neighbors/community members
Other (please specify)
4.
What motivates you most to get involved in community activities?
Making a difference locally
Supporting causes I care about
Social connection and meeting others
Personal growth/learning
Learning about services that make my life easier
Other (please specify)
5.
What are the biggest challenges you face when trying to get involved in the community? (Select up to 3)
Not enough time / busy schedule
Not aware of opportunities
Too many options / hard to know where to start
Lack of childcare / family obligations
Transportation / accessibility
Not sure how my skills could help
Prefer to support financially rather than through volunteering
Other (please specify)
6.
How do you typically find out about opportunities to get involved in the community? (Select all that apply)
Word of mouth/friends
Local newspapers or magazines (e.g., Bainbridge Review)
Social media (e.g., Facebook groups, Instagram, LinkedIn)
eNewsletters
Community websites or online calendars
Events
Posters around town
Posters in the ferry terminal
Other (please specify)
7.
Where would you most prefer to receive information about opportunities to give, volunteer, or engage?
eNewsletters
Social media
Emails sent directly to you
Local media (newspaper articles, radio announcements)
Inserts in the local newspapers (quarterly newsletters or mailers)
Advertisements in local newspapers and magazines
Website updates
Community events
Other (please specify)
8.
What is your age range?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
9.
How long have you lived on Bainbridge Island?
Less than 1 year
1–5 years
6–10 years
11–20 years
20+ years
I don’t live on Bainbridge Island
10.
Which of the following best describes you? (Select all that apply)
Student
Currently working
Semi-retired
Retired
Other (please specify)
11.
Optional: What else would you like BCF to know about your community interests?
12.
Optional: Would you like to stay in touch with Bainbridge Community Foundation? If yes, how?
I would like to join the BCF newsletter
I would like to provide additional feedback on BCF messaging and programs
I would like to meet a staff member for coffee to learn more
I would not like to stay in touch
If you checked a box to stay in touch, please provide your email:
