2020 Donor Engagement Survey

The work we do at The Royal would be impossible without the generous support of donors just like you! We invite you to complete this survey to provide more information about yourself. This will help us learn how best to communicate with you. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

Thank you in advance for participating.

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* 1. What was the primary reason that inspired you to make a donation to The Royal? (Please check all that apply)

I am/have been impacted by mental illness

Someone I care about is/has been affected by mental illness

To say thank you for the good care I/someone has received

To honour the memory of a friend/family member

To ensure the best possible mental health care services are available in my community

I believe in the promise of research

I feel it is the right thing to do

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What areas of The Royal’s work are of greatest interest to you? (Please check all that apply)

Depression, anxiety and mood disorders

Mental health research

Youth mental health (16-24 years)

Seniors mental health

Schizophrenia

Mental health and addictions

Mental health and the law

Sleep clinic

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If you have stopped giving to The Royal, please tell us why. (Please check all that apply)

Not applicable to me - I am still an active donor!

I can no longer afford to offer my support

I was not inspired to give again

My personal giving priorities have changed

The Royal Ottawa Foundation asked me for an amount I felt was too high

I wasn’t thanked appropriately for my gift(s)

This is no longer a cause that greatly interests me

The Royal Ottawa Foundation did not tell me how my money was used

I receive too many communications from the Royal Ottawa Foundation

I was not aware my donations had stopped – I would like to continue giving

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* 4. Please check any/all of the statements below that resonate with you.

 I care passionately about the work of The Royal

 My relationship with The Royal is important to me and something that I am very committed to

 The Royal is working diligently at improving the treatment options available for those living with a mental illness

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* 5. Please check any/all of the statements below that resonate with you.

 I am thanked appropriately for my gifts to The Royal

 Overall, I am very satisfied with how I’ve been treated as a donor

 I believe I’ve done the right thing in supporting The Royal

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* 6. Please check any/all of the statements below that resonate with you.

 I feel a strong connection to the work and research taking place at The Royal

 It warms my heart to support The Royal

 I feel my support of The Royal is meaningful and appreciated

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* 7. We know that future gifts lead to future discoveries and improved care for generations to come. Remembering the Royal Ottawa Foundation in your will can help continue the high standards of care and research well into the future.

 I have already included a gift to the Royal Ottawa Foundation for in my will.

 I would like to learn more about leaving a gift to the Royal Ottawa Foundation in my will. Please contact me.

 I am not interested in leaving a gift in my will to the Royal Ottawa Foundation at this time.

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* 8. To keep our supporters informed about the impact of their donations on our patients and their families, the Royal Ottawa Foundation provides a monthly e-newsletter. I enjoy receiving the monthly Foundation Focus e-newsletter because:

It helps keep me informed about how the donor community helps to reduce stigma and build awareness about mental illness

It reports back to me about how my support helps enhance care and fund important research into new and more effective treatments

I feel I am part of the team that is helping to shape mental health care for our community

I do not currently receive the monthly Foundation Focus e-newsletter but would like to. Please add me to your email distribution list. My email address is:

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* 9. The Royal Ottawa Foundation provides a hardcopy newsletter twice a year, a monthly e-newsletter and is active on several social media channels (@theroyalfdn). Please let us know how you feel about the communications you receive from the Royal Ottawa Foundation:

2020 Donor Engagement Survey

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* 1. What was the primary reason that inspired you to make a donation to The Royal? (Please check all that apply)

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* 2. What areas of The Royal’s work are of greatest interest to you? (Please check all that apply)

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* 3. If you have stopped giving to The Royal, please tell us why. (Please check all that apply)

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* 4. Please check any/all of the statements below that resonate with you.

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* 5. Please check any/all of the statements below that resonate with you.

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* 6. Please check any/all of the statements below that resonate with you.

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* 7. We know that future gifts lead to future discoveries and improved care for generations to come. Remembering the Royal Ottawa Foundation in your will can help continue the high standards of care and research well into the future.

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* 8. To keep our supporters informed about the impact of their donations on our patients and their families, the Royal Ottawa Foundation provides a monthly e-newsletter. I enjoy receiving the monthly Foundation Focus e-newsletter because:

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* 9. The Royal Ottawa Foundation provides a hardcopy newsletter twice a year, a monthly e-newsletter and is active on several social media channels (@theroyalfdn). Please let us know how you feel about the communications you receive from the Royal Ottawa Foundation:

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* 10. Your story is powerful! If you want to share your story to help end stigma and motivate others to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.