Explanatory Note: The current assessment information gathering instrument has been adapted to the interests of Camp Daggett. Please note that all information gathered by Hueston Consulting is held in confidence (i.e. kept confidential) and is compiled in a final report anonymously. Thus all interviewees' comments and opinions are kept confidential and reported with anonymity. The results of the survey are published for the benefit of the leadership of Camp Daggett for their strategic planning purposes only.

This study is designed to test the potential interest in and financial support for a comprehensive campaign for Camp Daggett in Petoskey, Michigan. The study addresses three general areas of interest: 1) the interviewee's history, relationship to and knowledge of Camp Daggett, 2) knowledge of and perspective on the strategic interest of the Camp in a comprehensive campaign, and 3) personal philanthropic interest in Camp Daggett and in an endowment component.

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* 1. Describe your association with Camp Daggett.

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* 2. How long have you had this association>

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* 3. Please evaluate your overall experience with Camp Daggett.

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* 4. Please identify what you consider to be the key a) strengths, b) weaknesses, c) challenges to and d) opportunities of the Camp:

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* 5. Please assess Camp Daggett's image and reputation throughout the region.

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* 6. How informed are you about Camp Daggett's mission, programs and work?

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* 7. Is Camp Daggett an organization you would recommend to persons with specific camping or programmatic interests?

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* 8. Is Camp Daggett an organization you would recommend to prospective donors?

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* 9. What is your preferred source of information/communication about Camp Daggett?

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* 10. What suggestions would you make to Camp Daggett staff, leadership and Board of Trustees to improve its information and communication process with its constituencies?

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* 11. Is Camp Daggett leadership, including the Board of Trustees, charting the right direction for the organization?

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* 12. Is the Camp Daggett Board of Trustees providing the leadership necessary to achieve a strategic comprehensive campaign and lead it to higher levels of campers' skills and life enhancement?

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* 13. Camp Daggett leadership is considering a potential $5 million comprehensive campaign to meet both capital and program needs for the future. What is the greatest amount you believe the Camp can raise over three (3) to five (5) years?

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* 14. On a scale of (1) to (5), (5 being Very Achievable and 1 being Very Unachievable), please rank the potential for meeting the campaign dollar goal you have indicated above, paid over a three (3) year period. Please circle one.

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* 15. What is the single largest gift that you think can be successfully solicited for an endowment campaign?

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* 16. In your opinion, how receptive will prospective donors be to a campaign for Camp Daggett?

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* 17. To what extent will a comprehensive endowment campaign relate to your personal interests?

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* 18. How would you rate the Camp's overall fundraising strength?

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* 19. Suggest one (1) action to enhance Camp Daggett's visibility and fundraising capacity.

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* 20. Suggest one (1) action Camp Daggett should undertake to inform the community of the need for a comprehensive campaign at this time.

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* 21. Above and beyond ANY current support you may already give to Camp Daggett, would you consider making a gift or pledge to a potential new campaign?

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* 22. If you answered yes to the above question what would be your estimated range of financial support for a proposed campaign? (Hueston Consulting will keep your response confidential.)

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* 23. Which pledge period would you most prefer?

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* 24. Please share the name and contact information for an individual, company and/or foundation that Camp Daggett should consider a prospect for a lead or major gift. (Your recommendations will be kept confidential.)

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* 25. Who would be the best chairperson(s) for a potential campaign?

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* 26. If asked, would you serve as a volunteer for a proposed campaign?

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* 27. In order to raise $5 million, it is estimated that 8-12 lead gifts totaling $2.7 million (50%-60% of goal) paid over the pledge period will be needed. Do you think such gifts are available to Camp Daggett for the proposed campaign?

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* 28. The questions herein concern your estate planning. a) Do you have an estate plan or will? b) Secondly, if you have a will, does it currently include Camp Daggett? c) Finally, if your will does not include the Camp at this time - would you consider adding Camp Daggett to your estate plans?

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* 29. The final question is for your considered advice and wisdom for Camp Daggett as they consider a major comprehensive campaign: Are there factors that might hinder the success of the proposed campaign, and what might be your best advice for a successful campaign?

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* 30. Contact name/info (optional - please include mailing information and email address)

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