New England Aquarium Supporters Input Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey. As a supporter of the New England Aquarium community, your feedback is important to us!

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1. Please rate the importance of the following areas of work at the New England Aquarium.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Providing an engaging recreational space in Boston for future generations	Providing an engaging recreational space in Boston for future generations Very Important	Providing an engaging recreational space in Boston for future generations Somewhat Important	Providing an engaging recreational space in Boston for future generations Not Important
Addressing immediate threats to sea turtles and other marine life from New England coastal waters through Rescue and Rehabilitation programs	Addressing immediate threats to sea turtles and other marine life from New England coastal waters through Rescue and Rehabilitation programs Very Important	Addressing immediate threats to sea turtles and other marine life from New England coastal waters through Rescue and Rehabilitation programs Somewhat Important	Addressing immediate threats to sea turtles and other marine life from New England coastal waters through Rescue and Rehabilitation programs Not Important
Permanently protecting and preserving sensitive marine environments by contributing leading scientific research	Permanently protecting and preserving sensitive marine environments by contributing leading scientific research Very Important	Permanently protecting and preserving sensitive marine environments by contributing leading scientific research Somewhat Important	Permanently protecting and preserving sensitive marine environments by contributing leading scientific research Not Important
Perpetually conserving our world's ocean by engaging with scientists and leaders across the globe	Perpetually conserving our world's ocean by engaging with scientists and leaders across the globe Very Important	Perpetually conserving our world's ocean by engaging with scientists and leaders across the globe Somewhat Important	Perpetually conserving our world's ocean by engaging with scientists and leaders across the globe Not Important
Educating younger generations about the importance of enduring environmental conservation	Educating younger generations about the importance of enduring environmental conservation Very Important	Educating younger generations about the importance of enduring environmental conservation Somewhat Important	Educating younger generations about the importance of enduring environmental conservation Not Important

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2. What are some of the things that initially connected you with the New England Aquarium? Select all that apply.

A particular exhibit at the Aquarium (Please list it in the comment field below!)

Hearing about the animal rescue work or scientific research done by the New England Aquarium

Family/Friends

An Aquarium staff member or volunteer

Other (please list in comments below)

Comments:

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3. When did conserving the natural environment first become important in your life?

Within the last year

Within the last 5 years

Within the last 10 years

It’s been important for most of my life

It’s always been important to me

Comment

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4. Was there someone in your life who was particularly influential in shaping your views on the importance of ocean conservation? Check all that apply.

Parent

Grandparent

Aunt/Uncle

Sibling

Other Family Member

Teacher

Friend

Other (please specify)

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5. Many people like to support the New England Aquarium’s work to protect the ocean in the following ways. Which of the following giving options have you used to support the Aquarium in the past? Select all that apply.

Gift of cash or check

Gift by credit card

Gift in your will

A memorial/tribute gift honoring a family member

Gift of stock or real estate

Gift from an IRA/retirement account

Gift as beneficiary for part of your IRA, retirement account, life insurance, or donor advised fund

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6. Please rate the likelihood that you might consider any of the following giving options for New England Aquarium within the next six months.

	Very Likely	Somewhat Likely	Unlikely	Would Like More Details
Make a gift of cash or check	Make a gift of cash or check Very Likely	Make a gift of cash or check Somewhat Likely	Make a gift of cash or check Unlikely	Make a gift of cash or check Would Like More Details
Make a gift by credit card	Make a gift by credit card Very Likely	Make a gift by credit card Somewhat Likely	Make a gift by credit card Unlikely	Make a gift by credit card Would Like More Details
Make a gift in your will	Make a gift in your will Very Likely	Make a gift in your will Somewhat Likely	Make a gift in your will Unlikely	Make a gift in your will Would Like More Details
Honor a family member by making a memorial/tribute gift	Honor a family member by making a memorial/tribute gift Very Likely	Honor a family member by making a memorial/tribute gift Somewhat Likely	Honor a family member by making a memorial/tribute gift Unlikely	Honor a family member by making a memorial/tribute gift Would Like More Details
Avoid capital gains tax with a gift of stocks or real estate	Avoid capital gains tax with a gift of stocks or real estate Very Likely	Avoid capital gains tax with a gift of stocks or real estate Somewhat Likely	Avoid capital gains tax with a gift of stocks or real estate Unlikely	Avoid capital gains tax with a gift of stocks or real estate Would Like More Details
Make a gift from an IRA/retirement account	Make a gift from an IRA/retirement account Very Likely	Make a gift from an IRA/retirement account Somewhat Likely	Make a gift from an IRA/retirement account Unlikely	Make a gift from an IRA/retirement account Would Like More Details
Gift as an end-of-life beneficiary for part of an IRA, retirement account, life insurance, or donor advised fund	Gift as an end-of-life beneficiary for part of an IRA, retirement account, life insurance, or donor advised fund Very Likely	Gift as an end-of-life beneficiary for part of an IRA, retirement account, life insurance, or donor advised fund Somewhat Likely	Gift as an end-of-life beneficiary for part of an IRA, retirement account, life insurance, or donor advised fund Unlikely	Gift as an end-of-life beneficiary for part of an IRA, retirement account, life insurance, or donor advised fund Would Like More Details

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7. Do you have an Aquarium story or anecdote you would like to share?

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8. Are there any additional comments or questions you would like to share?

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9. Please give us your name and email and we will send you the anonymous results from this survey.

May we use the stories or quotes you shared today in our marketing materials using your first name and last initial?

Name

You may use my quotes (answer yes or no)

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

We have created a new section of our website to provide information and answer questions about legacy giving. Please take a look at legacy.neaq.org

We welcome your feedback and are here to answer any questions. If you would like to start a conversation about your own legacy journey, please contact Leah Shuldiner, legacy planning manager at legacy@neaq.org

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1. Please rate the importance of the following areas of work at the New England Aquarium.

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2. What are some of the things that initially connected you with the New England Aquarium? Select all that apply.

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3. When did conserving the natural environment first become important in your life?

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4. Was there someone in your life who was particularly influential in shaping your views on the importance of ocean conservation? Check all that apply.

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5. Many people like to support the New England Aquarium’s work to protect the ocean in the following ways. Which of the following giving options have you used to support the Aquarium in the past? Select all that apply.

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6. Please rate the likelihood that you might consider any of the following giving options for New England Aquarium within the next six months.

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7. Do you have an Aquarium story or anecdote you would like to share?

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8. Are there any additional comments or questions you would like to share?

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9. Please give us your name and email and we will send you the anonymous results from this survey.May we use the stories or quotes you shared today in our marketing materials using your first name and last initial?

9. Please give us your name and email and we will send you the anonymous results from this survey.

May we use the stories or quotes you shared today in our marketing materials using your first name and last initial?