Touro Annual Commitment Survey

As we plan for our 2026/2027 Annual Commitment program, we’d love to understand what inspires our members to support Touro. This short survey takes less than 5 minutes, and your answers will help us to better communicate the impact of annual support with the whole congregation. Thank you for being an integral part of what we’re building together.

Anonymous Submission

I’d like to remain anonymous

Name

First Last

1. Last year, what motivated you to increase your Annual Commitment?

Select all that apply

Budget Transparency: Understanding the “Cost per Household” and the gap between membership contributions and overall expenses

Maintaining Accessibility: Wanting to keep Touro voluntary and inclusive, knowing that support above CPH could help cover part or all of another household

Supporting Our Growth: Wanting our resources to keep pace with our growing community

Shared Responsibility: Wanting to do my part as a member of the Touro community

Updating My Commitment: Realizing I had never updated my giving level from when I first joined

Connection: Speaking with clergy, staff, a board member, or a fellow member

Using ShulCloud: Finding it simple to make my pledge online and choose my own payment schedule

1a. Additional Notes

2. Which motivation was most important in making your decision?

Budget Transparency: Understanding the “Cost per Household” and the gap between membership contributions and overall expenses

Maintaining Accessibility: Wanting to keep Touro voluntary and inclusive, knowing that support above CPH could help cover part or all of another household

Supporting Our Growth: Wanting our resources to keep pace with our growing community

Shared Responsibility: Wanting to do my part as a member of the Touro community

Updating My Commitment: Realizing I had never updated my giving level from when I first joined

Connection: Speaking with clergy, staff, a board member, or a fellow member

Using ShulCloud: Finding it simple to make my pledge online and choose my own payment schedule

3. Which forms of communication do you find most helpful to understand Touro Annual Commitment?

Select 3

Annual Commitment Mailer: Printed Brochure

Touro Digital Communications: Weekly E-Newsletters

Touro Printed Communications: Tri-Annual Bulletin (The Shofar)

Personal Outreach from Leadership: Mailed Letters/Emails

Personal Outreach from Leadership: Phone Calls

Shabbat Messages: Announcements from Bimah and Order of Service

Signage on Campus

Website and Membership FAQ

ShulCloud Membership Portal

3a. Please feel free to share any comments on how we could better communicate related to Touro Annual Commitment or items that may have stood out to you last year:

4. In your own words: why does supporting Touro matter to you and your family?

5. May we share your words?

Brief quotes from members like you are the most powerful way to inspire others as we enter year two of the Annual Commitment.

Yes, you may quote me with my name

Yes, but anonymously (e.g., “a member of 15 years,” “a new member”)

Please contact me first before using anything I’ve written

No, please keep my responses private

Touro Annual Commitment Survey

Footer Widget Areas