2022 Supporters Survey - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute asks, “Why not change the world?”

Thanks to supporters like you, we tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Your responses to this survey will help us understand what’s important to you so that we can continue our role as the nation’s oldest and one of the most renowned technological research universities.

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1) Why is RPI's mission important to you?

I value how RPI's researchers transcend disciplines and work together to address a range of global challenges.

I value how RPI offers more than 140 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across five schools as well as certificate programs.

I value how RPI builds an engaged campus community that prepares students to address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

2) Which aspect of RPI's work is most meaningful to you?

Educating our students to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century.

Providing scholarships and fellowships to attract and retain the smartest and brightest.

Providing chaired professorships that enable RPI to attract outstanding faculty.

Improving campus infrastructure to enhance capabilities and student experience.

3) In what ways have you engaged with RPI? Please select all that apply.

I studied at RPI.

I donate to RPI.

A friend or family member studied at RPI.

I am a current or former employee of RPI.

I follow on social media.

I have visited the website.

Other

3a) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

3b-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

3b) How frequently do you engage with RPI?

How frequently do you engage with RPI?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Yearly

Rarely or never

Other

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 RPI?

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 RPI continues to educate the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7) Supporters often recognize the need to support Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (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 previously sharing with us that you might consider including a gift to RPI 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 RPI.

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

I would like assistance documenting a gift for RPI.

I might consider making this type of gift for RPI 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.

Rensselaer 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?
Support the Future of RPI
Gifts that Pay You Income
Easy Ways to Leave a Legacy
Tax-Wise Ways to Make an Impact
How to Create or Update an Estate Plan

9) How does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 RPI?
Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of RPI?

Yes

No
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 Rensselaer on my own.

I would like Rensselaer 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 RPI.

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
Disabled
Other
Profession:
Where do you serve as a board member?

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