Survey Templates & Prompt Examples

Start with these proven survey frameworks. Just describe what you want to learn, and Gratefully will adapt these templates to your donor data.

Major Donor Motivation Survey

Understand what drives your largest supporters

Target Audience

Donors who gave $1,000+ in the last year

Sample Questions

  • What inspired you to make your first major gift to our organization?
  • Which of our programs or initiatives is most meaningful to you?
  • + 2 more questions

TRY THIS PROMPT:

Survey our major donors from the past year to understand their giving motivations and program interests

Lapsed Donor Re-engagement

Learn why supporters stopped giving and how to win them back

Target Audience

Donors who gave 2+ years ago but not recently

Sample Questions

  • What originally attracted you to supporting our mission?
  • Have your circumstances or priorities changed since your last gift?
  • + 2 more questions

TRY THIS PROMPT:

Create a survey for donors who haven't given in 2+ years to understand why and explore re-engagement

Event Feedback & Future Interest

Capture attendee insights and identify prospects

Target Audience

Recent event attendees

Sample Questions

  • What was the most valuable part of the event for you?
  • How likely are you to attend future events? (1-10 scale)
  • + 2 more questions

TRY THIS PROMPT:

Survey everyone who attended our Spring Gala to get feedback and identify donors interested in deeper engagement

Program Impact Assessment

Measure supporter awareness and program preferences

Target Audience

All active donors

Sample Questions

  • Which of our programs are you most familiar with?
  • If you could direct your next gift to one program, which would it be?
  • + 2 more questions

TRY THIS PROMPT:

Survey all active donors to assess their program awareness and preferences for future campaigns

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