2018 Member Survey

We need your input! Please help the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County (LWVS-KC) improve its programs and services by responding to this survey. Your responses will remain anonymous, and while all of the questions are optional, having accurate information about our members will help the League secure funding and other support so that we can continue our important work to empower voters and defend democracy.

The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time and attention, and thank you for being a valued member of the League of Women Voters!

MEMBERSHIP

How long have you been a member of the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County? *

What is the primary reason you joined the League? (Please choose only one.) *

Learn more about voting, government, and public policy issues Actively register, educate, and support voters and democracy Participate in government and influence public policy Social/meet people with similar interests Professional/networking opportunities Other (please specify below)

In what ways do you engage with the League? (Please check all that apply.) *

Read “The Voter” Attend unit meetings and/or monthly forums Follow the League online (website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Serve on a committee (Economics & Taxation, Education, International Relations, Social Justice, Waterfront) Volunteer (help organize forums and events, register voters, etc.) Attend LWVS-KC Events (Voices of Democracy, annual meeting) I don’t really engage with the League very much

What do you find most valuable about being a member of the League? (Please choose only one.) *

Belonging to a well-respected and influential organization that actively supports democracy Attending events/meeting people with similar interests Reading “The Voter” Attending unit or committee meetings Volunteer opportunities such as voter registration Participating in or reading in-depth studies on an important issue Other (please specify below)

What types of activities, events, and member benefits would you like to see more of? (Please check all that apply.) *

Social and networking events (movies, meals out, book club) Topical speakers Exclusive online content for members only Experienced member/new member mentoring League-themed merchandise (hats, t-shirts, mugs, etc.) Other (please specify below)

What, if anything, prevents you from participating in League activities? (Please check all that apply.) *

Don’t know how to get involved Event locations are inconvenient Activities conflict with my schedule Need for childcare Transportation issues Accessibility (difficult to hear, see, or access events) Other (please specify below)

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all likely and 5 being extremely likely, how likely are you to recommend League membership to a friend or colleague? (Please choose only one.) *

LEAGUE COMMUNICATIONS

In what format would you prefer to receive the League’s monthly newsletter, “The Voter”? *

Paper copy in U.S. mail Digital copy online (PDF or HTML) Both

Other than “The Voter,” how would you prefer to receive general communications and information from the League? (Please check all that apply.) *

Is there any online content that you would like to see more of? (Please check all that apply.) *

Blog posts on the LWVS-KC website (stories about League members, updates on current issues, other information and/or interest pieces) Information about advocacy and calls to action on important issues Interactive content (commentary, quizzes, interactive charts and graphs) Videos/Facebook live videos (live-streamed forums) Other (please specify below)

VOLUNTEERING AND DONATIONS

In what ways do you support the League? (Please check all that apply.) *

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being no impact at all and 5 being a huge impact, how much of an impact do you feel your donation makes? (Please choose only one.) *

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not well at all and 5 being extremely well, how well does the League recognize donors for their contributions? (Please choose only one.) *

DEMOGRAPHICS

How do you identify your gender? (Please check all that apply.) *

Which racial or ethnic groups do you most identify with? (Please check all that apply.) *

What is your highest level of education? *

High school diploma Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate or professional degree