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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!
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
Addressing immediate threats to sea turtles and other marine life from New England coastal waters through Rescue and Rehabilitation programs
Permanently protecting and preserving sensitive marine environments by contributing leading scientific research
Perpetually conserving our world's ocean by engaging with scientists and leaders across the globe
Educating younger generations about the importance of enduring environmental conservation
2.What are some of the things that initially connected you with the New England Aquarium? Select all that apply.
3.When did conserving the natural environment first become important in your life?
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.
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.
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 by credit card
Make a gift in your will
Honor a family member by making a memorial/tribute gift
Avoid capital gains tax with a gift of stocks or real estate
Make a gift from an IRA/retirement account
Gift as an end-of-life beneficiary for part of an IRA, retirement account, life insurance, or donor advised fund
7.Do you have an Aquarium story or anecdote you would like to share?
8.Are there any additional comments or questions you would like to share?
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?
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