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

I understand that with a living income, farmers can provide quality food for themselves and their families.

I believe that investing in women is the key to ending hunger and poverty.

It is important to me that Heifer is working with farmers to integrate sustainable agricultural practices.

I value how Heifer connects farmers to markets and supports farmer-owned cooperatives so that they can grow and scale their businesses.

It is important to me that the children and families who are most in need of vital nutrients receive a balanced diet that includes animal-sourced foods.

2) Which aspects of Heifer's work are most meaningful to you?

Please rank the following according to their importance to you, with First Priority being your highest priority.

You may only select one answer for each option.

First Priority	Second Priority	Third Priority	Fourth Priority	Fifth Priority

Working with farmers and their communities to envision their future and helping them to secure a living income.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Empowering and investing in women-led smallholder farming around the world.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Helping farmers to integrate climate-smart agricultural practices on their farms to increase resilience and production.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Creating new opportunities and inclusive markets so that people can shift from subsistence to sustainability; from reliance on others to resilience.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

Giving farmers a sustainable market for the future by equipping them with the tools and expertise they need to increase productivity and sales, while promoting nutritious foods within communities.

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Fourth Priority

Fifth Priority

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

I donate to Heifer Foundation.

A friend or family member donates or gives gifts to Heifer.

I am a current or former employee of Heifer.

I have attended Heifer's events.

I follow on social media.

I have visited the website.

Other

3a) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

3b) How frequently do you engage with Heifer?

How frequently do you engage with Heifer?

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.

No, not at this time.

5) Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your appreciation of Heifer?

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) Heifer likes to hold small events that bring supporters closer to the work we do, such as visiting a regenerative agriculture farm or taking a trip to an alpaca farm. Would you be interested in attending an event near you?

Yes, I would be interested in attending an event if it was near me.

No, thank you.

7) When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that Heifer continues to end hunger and poverty by supporting agricultural entrepreneurs around the world?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

8) Supporters often recognize the need to support Heifer Foundation 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 Heifer Foundation (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

9) Many people like to include a gift to a charity in their will to support the causes that are important in their lives. In the past, you indicated that you may consider making this type of gift for Heifer Foundation. Would you please share with us the status of your intended gift?

I am pleased to let you know I have documented my intended gift for Heifer Foundation.

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

I would like assistance documenting my intended gift for Heifer Foundation.

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

I am no longer interested in this type of gift.

9a) 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.

Heifer Foundation may use this gift where it will do the most good.

9a-i) Please provide the name of and/or association with this person:

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

9a-ii) Please describe the intended purpose:

Please describe the intended purpose:

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

Why Support Heifer Foundation

How to Create or Update Your Plan

Gifts That Pay You Income

Trusts as a Charitable Giving Strategy

Making an Impact through a Donor Advised Fund

10) How does Heifer Foundation 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

10a) Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of Heifer Foundation?

Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of [INSERT ORG NAME HERE]?

Yes

10a-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 Heifer Foundation on my own.

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

11) We would love to hear your story. If you would like, please share a special memory or experience with Heifer Foundation.

12) 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

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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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