La Crosse Symphony Orchestra - Campaign Readiness Study Summit (Online Survey)

Thank you for helping shape the future of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra (LSO). Your feedback is important to us, and we're grateful for your thoughts and support. Before you begin, please take a quick look at our project overview here. This survey is being conducted by a consultant on behalf of LSO, and all responses will remain confidential and be summarized as part of the overall findings.

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* 1. Do you believe the proposed $3.5 million endowment campaign to support the long-term sustainability of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra will be accepted by the philanthropic and business community?

Yes

Possibly

Doubtful

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* 2. If yes/possibly, please list in what ways?

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* 3. If doubtful/no, please list why.

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* 4. Based on the project overview, what do you believe to be the most compelling benefits of this proposed campaign to expand the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra endowment?

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* 5. Do you have any questions? Please elaborate if so.

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* 6. Do you have any concerns? Please elaborate if so.

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* 7. Are there individuals in the community whom you believe would have the credibility, capacity, and passion to serve as a campaign chair or co-chair?

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* 8. Would you consider accepting a leadership position on the campaign, such as a Co-Chair, if asked?

Yes

Possibly

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* 9. Do you see yourself volunteering on a short-term committee? Please list which committee(s) you may be interested in serving.

Case Statement (helps outline written rationale for project and test the final product in the region)

Communications (plans creative and promotional elements of the campaign)

Prospect (identifies possible peer groups who may be interested in the project)

Steering (leads the other committees in planning the process with consultant involvement)

Leadership (identifies important stakeholders who may be interested in becoming involved)

Event Volunteer (short term as need)

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* 10. Would you consider accepting a committee leadership position in the capital campaign if you are asked?

Yes

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* 11. If you answered yes, please list which committee you may be interested in serving.

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* 12. Campaigns require strong committees. Who are some possible community volunteers who would make good volunteers for this campaign? Please list as many names as you can think of. See the list of committees here.

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* 13. Years of experience in capital campaigns teach us that most successful campaigns have similar patterns of giving.

Please review the $3.5M gift table that represents the giving patterns for typical successful campaign.

Who do you feel would be able to contribute 15-20% of a campaign goal for the project if a campaign is to move forward?

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* 14. In reviewing the gift table, who else may be the largest contributors to this campaign?

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* 15. This is at a very initial stage of a potential capital campaign, but do you believe you (or your company/foundation) would consider making a personal gift to the campaign, if you are asked?

Yes

Possibly

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* 16. If you answered yes, what possible amount could you see giving over three to five years, even if it is a minimal amount to help the organizations boards consider if they are able to move forward?

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* 17. Do you have any final thoughts you wish to share?

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* 18. Contact Information

Name

Email Address

Phone Number