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Supporter Survey

1. 2008 Survey

Your chance to have your say This survey is all about you – your interests, your relationship with us, and your opinions. By completing the following pages, you will help us to better understand your needs, and also help us to build a general profile of our supporters. This profile will ensure we spend our campaign dollars more effectively, and efficiently. We thank you in advance for taking the time to fill out the survey. Your privacy All information is treated with the strictest of confidence, and is not shared with any other organisation. You will receive In return for your valued time and information, a fantastic FREE volunteer recipe book (in PDF format) can be downloaded from the “thank-you” page after you have completed the survey.

2. ABOUT RCHF

This section will help us to better understand your relationship with us.
Approximately, how long ago did you first hear about RCHF?
Have you or has anyone you know been personally helped by RCHF?
	Yes  No
How did you first hear about RCHF? You may select more than one
	Family Friends
	Television
	Newspaper
	Internet
	Telephone
	Club
	Charity Event
	Updates in the mail
	OTHER
Why do you support RCHF?
	A sibling relative or friend has required hospital treatment
	I believe medical research is very important to help sick kids
	I can’t bear the thought of a child suffering
	Yours is a worthy cause and I want to support it
	Other
How would you best describe the work RCHF does to a friend?
The RCHF funds research into childhood illnesses and injuries, and provides services for sick kids and their families in hospital. Please select the areas of research and services you would most like to read about and/or financially support. You may select more than one option.
	Cancer and blood disorders
	Respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis
	Burns
	Nutrition related illness such as anorexia and obesity
	Infectious diseases
	Telemedicine (videoconferencing providing remote access to specialists)
	Entertainment services (e.g. Wonder Factory)
	No particular area - wherever it is needed most
We are very grateful to you for all the help you have provided in the past. Are you planning to remain a supporter of RCHF?
	Yes for the foreseeable future   Yes for at least the year ahead   Don’t know   No
If you answered "Don’t know" or "No" to the above question, please could you tell us why in the box below:
Bequests are donations written into someone’s Will. Bequests left to RCHF by people in their Wills are of enormous benefit. It is important for us to know how people support us through their Wills. Have you included RCHF in your Will?
	I have already included RCHF in my Will   I intend to include RCHF when I next revise my Will   I would consider including RCHF in my Will and would like more information   I have written a Will but have chosen not to include charities   I do not have a Will
We are very grateful to you for all the support you have provided in the past. Regular, automatic donations deducted from your bank account or credit card are the most effective and efficient way to support RCHF’s medical research. Regular donations help us budget and plan our long term research programs. Would you consider making a regular automatic donation to RCHF’s ‘Everyday Wonders’ regular giving program?
	Yes  No  Possibly
What is your preferred method of contact by RCHF?
	Mail  Phone  Email

3. Your Support

This section will help us to better understand the charities and causes you support
Do you support any other charities? Select one or more from list
	Amnesty International
	Australian Cancer Research Foundation
	Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)
	Australian Red Cross
	Breast Cancer Institute
	Camp Quality
	Cancer Councils (State or National)
	CareFlight
	Cerebral Palsy League Of Queensland
	Earthwatch Australia
	Epilepsy Australia
	Greenpeace
	Guide Dogs Queensland
	Heart Foundation
	Mater Foundation
	Mission Australia
	Oncology Children’s Foundation
	QIMR
	RSPCA
	Salvation Army
	Save The Children
	St Vincent De Paul
	Starlight Foundation
	Surf Life Saving Queensland
	The Smith Family
	The Wilderness Society
	UNICEF
	World Vision Australia
	WWF Australia
	Others
How do you generally support these charities? You may select more than one
	By Post/Mail
	Automatic Direct Debit/Credit Card deductions
	Raffle/Lottery Tickets
	Merchandise such as Christmas Cards
	Door Knocking
	Attending events such as charity dinners
	Bucket collection
	Giving over the phone
	Website
	Other
Which of the following best describes your reason for donating to a charity: Select the reason that most strongly applies to you.
	I have had a serious illness or injury
	My child has/had a serious illness or injury
	A family member or friend has/had a serious illness or injury
	Only through medical research will we find a cure for serious illnesses
	I can’t bear the thought of a child suffering
	Yours is a worthy cause and I want to support it
	Other
On average, how often would you donate to charities in a year?
	Once each year
	2 to 5 times each year
	6 or more times each year
On average, how much would you donate to charities in a year?
	Under $10
	$10 to $100
	$100 to $1000
	More than $1000

4. About You

This section will help us to better understand our supporters. Please be assured all answers are confidential. If you feel in any way uncomfortable about providing this information, please proceed to the next section.
What is your RCHF supporter ID? You can find your supporter number on the top-right of the letter that came with your Care For Kids newsletter
Do we have your correct contact details? Please update information below if it is incorrect on your Care for Kids letter.
	Mr  Mrs  Ms  Miss
First name
Last name
Address
Postcode
Phone (Home)
Phone (Work)
Phone (Mobile)
Fax
Email
Your age range:
	Age 18 to 24
	Age 25 to 34
	Age 35 to 49
	Age 50 to 64
	Age 65+
Which of the following best describes your relationship status?
	Single
	Married/Defacto
	Divorced
	Widow/widower
How many children under the age of 18 do you have?
	0  1  2  3  4  5+
How many grandchildren under the age of 18 do you have?
	0  1  2  3  4  5+
What is your home ownership status?
	Owner  Renter
What is your approximate household annual income?
	Up to $10,000
	$10,001 - $20,000
	$20,001 - $30,000
	$30,001 - $40,000
	$40,001 - $60,000
	$60,001 - $80,000
	$80,001 - $100,000
	$100,001 - $150,000
	$150,001 plus
Are you a member of any clubs? You may select more than one
	Bridge
	Life Saving
	RSL
	Lions
	Bowls
	Golf
	Rotary
	Tennis
	Other
What are some of your hobbies and interests? You may select more than one
	Volunteering
	Gardening
	Walks and/or bush walking
	Going to the cinema
	Cooking
	Taking part in arts and crafts
	Playing sports
	Going to the Gym or fitness classes
	Reading
	Other
Would you be happy for us to use your personal story about children’s illness and experience in any of our future communications to supporters and members of the public? The bravery of supporters in sharing their stories greatly assists in increasing the awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding childhood illness and the medical research we undertake to find a cure. If you would like to share your story please indicate below.
	Yes I would like to share my story with others, please contact me

5. Your Comments

Finally, we would appreciate any comments you have about RCHF, or about this survey:

Thank you for your time and for your help

To receive your FREE emailed recipe book, please enter your email address and then submit the survey form.