2025 Survey - Joffrey Ballet

We Value Your Feedback

Thank you for your support of the Joffrey’s mission to promote dance through an unwavering commitment to high-quality performances, education, and innovation.

Your responses will help the Joffrey continue to thrive.

Step 1 of 12 - Q1

1) Do you believe in The Joffrey Ballet's mission to promote dance through an unwavering commitment to high-quality performances, education, and innovation?

Yes

2) In what ways have you engaged with The Joffrey Ballet? Please select all that apply.

I donate to The Joffrey Ballet.

A friend or family member studied with the Joffrey or participated in Joffrey programming.

I am a current or former employee of the Joffrey.

I have attended Joffrey performances.

I follow the Joffrey on social media.

I have visited the Joffrey's website.

Other

2a) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2b) How frequently do you engage with the Joffrey?

How frequently do you engage with the Joffrey?

Weekly

Monthly

Every few months

Yearly

Rarely or never

Other

2b-i) Other - Please specify:

Please specify:

2c) Are you a Joffrey subscriber?

Are you a Joffrey subscriber?

Yes, I am a Joffrey subscriber.

No, I am not yet a Joffrey subscriber.

2b-i) How long have you been a subscriber?

How long have you been a subscriber?

3) 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.

4) Which aspects of the Joffrey'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

Groundbreaking Performances

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Academy of Dance

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

Community Engagement Programs

First Priority

Second Priority

Third Priority

5) Was there an influential person in your life who inspired your appreciation of The Joffrey Ballet?

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:

If you'd like, please share more about the person who inspired you.

6) When thinking about future generations, how important is it to you that The Joffrey Ballet's unparalleled performances and community programs continue to elevate the cultural landscape of Chicago?

Of utmost importance

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at all

7) Supporters often recognize the need to support The Joffrey Ballet 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

Donating by mailing a check

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

Talking with a member of our philantrhopy team face-to-face or one the phone about making an 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

Donating to the Joffrey through my IRA (Qualified Charitable Distrubution)

I already have

I am likely

I am somewhat likely

I am not likely

8) Many people like to include a gift to charity in their will or estate plan to support causes that are important to them. Would you consider including a gift to the Joffrey?

I have included a gift for the Joffrey in my will, trust, or by beneficiary designation.

I am interested in making this type of gift to the Joffrey.

Not now, but in the future I would definitely be interested in making this type of gift to the Joffrey.

Not now, but in the future I might possibly be interested in making this type of gift to the Joffrey.

I am not 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 Joffrey Ballet 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?

Smart Ways to Make an Impact Now

Tax-Wise Ways to Make an Impact

Simple Ways to Create Your Legacy

Making an Impact with Your Donor-Advised Fund

How to Create or Update Your Estate Plans

9) How does the Joffrey 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 Joffrey Ballet?

Do you have any friends/colleagues/family members with similar interests who would consider supporting the mission and vision of The Joffrey Ballet?

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 Joffrey on my own.

I would like the Joffrey 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 Joffrey Ballet.

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

Business owner or entrepreneur

Self-employed

Unemployed

Disabled

Board member for a nonprofit

Where do you serve as a board member?

Please specify your profession:

Please check the box below if you would like to update your contact information.

I would like to update my contact information.

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