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Step 1 of 12 - Q1

1) Why is the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's mission important to you?

I have been impacted by the BSO’s work.

A friend or family member has been impacted by the BSO’s work.

I volunteer or have volunteered with the BSO.

I donate to the BSO.

I am a current or former employee of the BSO.

I believe in the BSO’s mission to engage, inspire, educate, and serve our audiences and to enhance the State of Maryland as a cultural center of vitality and importance.

I believe the BSO is playing an important role in the future of symphonic music.

2) Which aspect of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's work is most meaningful to you?

World-class symphonic music featuring leading artists

Award-winning education programs

Affordable or free access to powerful music

3) In what ways have you engaged with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra? Please select all that apply.

I donate to the BSO.

I am a member of the BSO.

A friend or family member is a member of the BSO.

I have attended BSO concerts.

A friend or family member has attended BSO concerts.

I am a current or former employee of the BSO.

I listen to or enjoy symphonic music.

I follow the BSO on social media.

Other

3a) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

3b) How frequently do you engage with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra?

How frequently do you engage with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Yearly

Rarely or never

Other

3b-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

4) We like to send supporters like you occasional emails with updates including videos, stories, and information about how we are making an impact on your behalf. Would you like to receive these updates? (You can opt out at any time).

Yes, I want to receive occasional emails with updates.

Not at this time.

5) Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your appreciation of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra?

Yes

5a) If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

If yes, please indicate their relationship to you.

Parent/grandparent

Spouse/partner/significant other

Child/children

Other family member

Friend

Teacher or professor

Other

5a-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

6) When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra continues to bring the beauty and power of live performance to audiences in Baltimore, Montgomery County, across Maryland, and around the world?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7) Supporters often recognize the need to support the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the following ways. Would you consider furthering our work in any of the following ways?

I already have	I am likely	I am somewhat likely	I am not likely

Donating online with a credit card

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Mailing a check

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Talking with a gift officer face-to-face or on the phone about making a substantial impact

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Making a recurring contribution

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating from a Donor-Advised Fund

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Donating from a Family Foundation

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving appreciated assets (such as personal or business stocks or bonds, land or rental real estate, etc.)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Giving property (such as jewelry, artwork, or a car)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Transferring a portion of my IRA account to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Qualified Charitable Distribution)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Making a charitable gift that provides a lifetime income to me or my loved ones

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

8) Thank you for indicating in an earlier survey that you might consider including a gift to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in your will, trust, or by beneficiary designation. Would you please share the status of your intended gift with us?

I am pleased to let you know I have documented my intended gift for the BSO.

I intend to document my gift for the BSO in the next 3-6 months.

I would like assistance documenting my intended gift for the BSO.

I might consider making this type of gift for the BSO in the future.

I am no longer interested in this type of gift.

8a) Please tell us about your legacy gift:

Please tell us about your legacy gift:

I planned this gift in honor or in memory of someone.

I would like this gift to go to a specific purpose.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra may use this gift where it will do the most good.

8a-i) Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

8a-ii) Please describe the intended purpose:

Please describe the intended purpose:

Would you like us to provide additional information to help with your decision?

Easy Ways to Leave a Legacy

Tax-wise Ways to Make an Impact

How Your Support Helps the BSO

9) How does the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra rank in comparison to other non-profits you may support?

My top choice for charitable giving

Near the top of my list

Middle of my list

Bottom of my list

Not on my list

9a) Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra?

Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra?

Yes

9a-i) Please let us know the most convenient way to connect:

Please let us know the most convenient way to connect:

I would like to introduce the person(s) to the BSO on my own.

I would like the BSO to provide me with resources to share with the person(s).

10) We would love to hear your story. If you would like, please share a special memory or experience with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

11) About You (optional)

Age

Under 40

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 - 69

70 - 79

80 - 89

90+

Gender

Male

Female

Other/Nonbinary

Prefer not to specify

Please specify:

What is your marital status?

Married

Not married

Divorced

Widowed

Which of the following best describes your family?

No children

One child

Two or more children

Please tell us the highest level of education you completed:

High school graduate or equivalent

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Please select the option(s) that best describes your professional life.

Working full time

Working part time

Retiring within 5 years

Retired

Volunteering

Board member for a nonprofit

Business owner or entrepreneur

Self-employed

Other

Profession:

Where do you serve as a board member?

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