Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Campaign Planning Study Survey

Town hall meetings are scheduled to continue our dialogue and better understand how our parishioners view the parish and upcoming combined campaign. These meetings will take place on:

1. Monday, November 9th at 7:30PM in the church;
2. Thursday, November 12th at 7:00PM in the church; and,
3. Sunday, November 15th at 12:00PM in the school cafeteria.

All parishioners are strongly encouraged to participate in a town hall meeting prior to completing this survey, which is also available at the parish website: www.ucitylourdes.org. Please submit completed surveys by Sunday, November 22nd.

SURVEY QUESTIONS

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* 1) How long have you been a member of OLOL Parish?

Under 5 years

5-10 years

10-15 years

15-20 years

Over 20 years

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* 2) Are you now, or have you ever been the parent/guardian of a student at OLOL School?

Yes- presently

Yes- previously

No, but plan to be in the future

No, and don’t plan to be in the future

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* 3) Are you now, or have you ever been a parent/guardian of a student in the Religious Education
Program? (Check one)

Yes- presently

Yes- previously

No, but plan to be in the future

No, and don’t plan to be in the future

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* 4) Which of the following most closely describes you/your family’s typical Mass participation? (Check one)

Daily

Christmas and Easter

Weekend

Do not attend

Once or twice per month

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* 5) Are you involved in one or more parish groups/ministries? (Check one)

Yes

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* 6) Is the parish doing a good job of serving the needs of its parishioners? (Check One)

Yes

Unsure

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* 7) What is the most outstanding quality or strength of the parish? (Check one)

Evangelization

PSR

Facilities

Outreach

Youth Services

Finances

Care for Elderly

Social events

Sense of Community

OLOL School

Volunteerism

Other (please specify)

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* 8) What is the one thing the parish could do better?

Evangelization

PSR

Facilities

Outreach

Youth Services

Finances

Care for Elderly

Social events

Sense of Community

OLOL School

Volunteerism

Other (please specify)

Please attend a parish town hall meeting and/or review the Parish Case for Support prior to responding to the following questions.

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* 9) How willing would you be to provide financial support for each of these combined campaign case elements: (check one per row)
Campus Improvement Projects

	Very Willing	Willing	Unwilling	Very Unwilling
Maintaining and enhancing the church	Maintaining and enhancing the church Very Willing	Maintaining and enhancing the church Willing	Maintaining and enhancing the church Unwilling	Maintaining and enhancing the church Very Unwilling
Connecting buildings to create a unified campus that will foster community	Connecting buildings to create a unified campus that will foster community Very Willing	Connecting buildings to create a unified campus that will foster community Willing	Connecting buildings to create a unified campus that will foster community Unwilling	Connecting buildings to create a unified campus that will foster community Very Unwilling
Creating a large gathering / meeting space	Creating a large gathering / meeting space Very Willing	Creating a large gathering / meeting space Willing	Creating a large gathering / meeting space Unwilling	Creating a large gathering / meeting space Very Unwilling
Providing universally accessible facilities	Providing universally accessible facilities Very Willing	Providing universally accessible facilities Willing	Providing universally accessible facilities Unwilling	Providing universally accessible facilities Very Unwilling
Increasing parking	Increasing parking Very Willing	Increasing parking Willing	Increasing parking Unwilling	Increasing parking Very Unwilling
Upgrading school building infrastructure	Upgrading school building infrastructure Very Willing	Upgrading school building infrastructure Willing	Upgrading school building infrastructure Unwilling	Upgrading school building infrastructure Very Unwilling
Creating additional classrooms & support space	Creating additional classrooms & support space Very Willing	Creating additional classrooms & support space Willing	Creating additional classrooms & support space Unwilling	Creating additional classrooms & support space Very Unwilling
Enhancing outdoor play space	Enhancing outdoor play space Very Willing	Enhancing outdoor play space Willing	Enhancing outdoor play space Unwilling	Enhancing outdoor play space Very Unwilling

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* Beyond Sunday Campaign

	Very Willing	Willing	Unwilling	Very Unwilling
Beyond Sunday Education Fund	Beyond Sunday Education Fund Very Willing	Beyond Sunday Education Fund Willing	Beyond Sunday Education Fund Unwilling	Beyond Sunday Education Fund Very Unwilling

Comments:

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* 10) Do you believe Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners will financially support a combined campaign to implement a campus improvements plan and fulfill the parish’s participation in Beyond Sunday?

Yes

Unsure

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* 11) Financial pledges from Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners will determine the scope and campaign goal for our upcoming campaign. How much do you believe a successful combined campaign could raise over a five year period? (Check one)

$7 million

$5 million

$3 million

Unsure

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* 12) Would you consider making a pledge of financial support for a combined campaign? (Check one)

Yes

Unsure

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* 13) If you were to make a pledge, what size gift would you consider over a five-year period? Please note this is not a commitment; rather, it’s a projection of what is possible. Your response to this question will greatly assist our planning. (Check one)

More than $500,000

Up to $500,000 ($100,000 per year)

Up to $250,000 ($50,000 per year)

Up to $100,000 ($20,000 per year)

Up to $50,000 ($10,000 per year)

Up to $25,000 ($5,000 per year)

Up to $10,000 ($167 per month)

Up to $7,500 ($125 per month)

Up to $6,000 ($100 per month)

Up to $3,000 ($50 per month)

Up to $1,800 ($30 per month)

Not sure at this time

Other amount (please specify)

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* 14) What factors could impact your level of financial support to a combined campaign?

Scope of projects/campaign goal

Flexibility in making pledge payments (e.g., adjustable payment amounts; adjustable payment schedule; extending beyond 5-years to fulfill pledge; etc.)

Option to donate electronically via credit or debit card

Option to donate appreciated securities (stocks)

Option to donate from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Option to make a planned gift (through a will, bequest, etc.)

Eligibility for a corporate matching gift from your employer

Other (please specify)

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* 15) Respected, trusted and committed parishioners will be asked to express enthusiasm for the parish and the combined campaign, and to generate interest and enthusiasm from others. Who do you feel could serve as effective committee members to help lead a parish campaign?

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* 16) With regard to volunteering, within the time you have available, would you be willing to help with the following campaign activities: (check one per row)

Campaign Activity

	Yes	No	Need more information
Serve on a committee	Serve on a committee Yes	Serve on a committee No	Serve on a committee Need more information
Solicit Gifts	Solicit Gifts Yes	Solicit Gifts No	Solicit Gifts Need more information
Clerical Tasks	Clerical Tasks Yes	Clerical Tasks No	Clerical Tasks Need more information
Hospitality	Hospitality Yes	Hospitality No	Hospitality Need more information

About You

We would like to understand the views of our faith community. Please tell us about yourself and your interests.

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* 1. Gender: (check one)

Male

Female

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* 2. Age: (check one)

34 and under

35-64

65 and over

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* 3. Ethnicity: (check one)

American Indian

Hispanic

Asian or Pacific Islander

White, Non-Hispanic

Black, Non-Hispanic

Two or more

Other

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* 4. Marital Status:(check one)

Single

Married

Widowed

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* 5. Children: Do you have any dependent children? (Mark all that apply)

Yes, under 12 years of age

Yes, 22+ years of age

Yes, 12-22 years of age

	First	Second	Third
K-12 Education	K-12 Education First	K-12 Education Second	K-12 Education Third
Social Services	Social Services First	Social Services Second	Social Services Third
Heath Care	Heath Care First	Heath Care Second	Heath Care Third
Higher Education	Higher Education First	Higher Education Second	Higher Education Third
Art	Art First	Art Second	Art Third
Animals	Animals First	Animals Second	Animals Third
Faith Community	Faith Community First	Faith Community Second	Faith Community Third
Environment	Environment First	Environment Second	Environment Third
International Affairs	International Affairs First	International Affairs Second	International Affairs Third
Other	Other First	Other Second	Other Third

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* (Optional) Name:

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* Contact Phone/email:

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* 1) How long have you been a member of OLOL Parish?

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* 2) Are you now, or have you ever been the parent/guardian of a student at OLOL School?

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* 3) Are you now, or have you ever been a parent/guardian of a student in the Religious Education Program? (Check one)

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* 4) Which of the following most closely describes you/your family’s typical Mass participation? (Check one)

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* 5) Are you involved in one or more parish groups/ministries? (Check one)

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* 6) Is the parish doing a good job of serving the needs of its parishioners? (Check One)

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* 7) What is the most outstanding quality or strength of the parish? (Check one)

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* 8) What is the one thing the parish could do better?

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* 9) How willing would you be to provide financial support for each of these combined campaign case elements: (check one per row)Campus Improvement Projects

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* Beyond Sunday Campaign

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* 10) Do you believe Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners will financially support a combined campaign to implement a campus improvements plan and fulfill the parish’s participation in Beyond Sunday?

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* 11) Financial pledges from Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners will determine the scope and campaign goal for our upcoming campaign. How much do you believe a successful combined campaign could raise over a five year period? (Check one)

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* 12) Would you consider making a pledge of financial support for a combined campaign? (Check one)

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* 13) If you were to make a pledge, what size gift would you consider over a five-year period? Please note this is not a commitment; rather, it’s a projection of what is possible. Your response to this question will greatly assist our planning. (Check one)

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* 14) What factors could impact your level of financial support to a combined campaign?

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* 15) Respected, trusted and committed parishioners will be asked to express enthusiasm for the parish and the combined campaign, and to generate interest and enthusiasm from others. Who do you feel could serve as effective committee members to help lead a parish campaign?

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* 16) With regard to volunteering, within the time you have available, would you be willing to help with the following campaign activities: (check one per row)Campaign Activity

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* 1. Gender: (check one)

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* 2. Age: (check one)

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* 3. Ethnicity: (check one)

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* 4. Marital Status:(check one)

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* 5. Children: Do you have any dependent children? (Mark all that apply)

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* 6. Zip Code:

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* 7. Are you involved with any nonprofit organizations?

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* If yes, please note the ways in which you are involved.

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* 8. Do you make financial gifts to nonprofit organizations?

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* 9. If yes, please indicate your first, second and third top areas of philanthropic interest (one being the highest).

* 3) Are you now, or have you ever been a parent/guardian of a student in the Religious Education
Program? (Check one)

* 9) How willing would you be to provide financial support for each of these combined campaign case elements: (check one per row)
Campus Improvement Projects

* 16) With regard to volunteering, within the time you have available, would you be willing to help with the following campaign activities: (check one per row)

Campaign Activity