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2025 Southern University System Foundation Donor Survey
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1.
What areas would you most like to support within the Southern University System?
(Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Scholarships & Student Success
Endowment
Faculty & Research Support
Capital Projects (Buildings/Facilities)
General/Unrestricted Support
Athletics
Other (please specify)
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2.
Which Southern University campuses or entities do you feel most connected to?
(Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Southern University and A&M College (Baton Rouge)
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at Shreveport
Southern University Law Center
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Southern University Laboratory School
Southern University System Foundation
Valdry Center for Philanthropy
Southern University Alumni Federation
Other (please specify)
3.
Why is supporting our mission important to you?
I am an alumnus/alumna of Southern University
I want to support current and future students
I believe in HBCU's and their impact
I want to give back to my community
I want to honor or continue a family tradition of giving
I want to support a support a specific program, department, or scholarship
Other (please specify)
4.
How do you prefer to donate? (Select all that apply)
Check
Credit/Debit Card
IRA Charitable Distribution
Stock
Donor Advised Fund
Bequest/Planned Giving
In-Kind Donation
Other (please specify)
5.
How would you rate your experience as a donor to Southern University?
(Please rate the following aspects on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being "Very Poor" and 5 being "Excellent.")
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Ease of donating
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Communication and updates
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Stewardship and recognition
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Transparency about use of funds
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Overall satisfaction
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6.
How useful would an online donor portal be to you?
(This portal would allow you to view your giving history, manage recurring gifts, and update your contact information.)
Extremely useful
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not so useful
Not at all useful