Membership Program Survey

Members are the heart of The Texas Tribune.

Take this quick survey to share with us how to make your experience as a member even better, and to tell us more about you. If you’re willing to participate in a follow-up conversation with our membership team about your responses, please include your contact information at the end of the survey.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

1. Please rank how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about Texas Tribune membership.

Space Cell	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Neutral	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I feel that my donation makes an impact in the Tribune’s work.	I feel that my donation makes an impact in the Tribune’s work.: Strongly Agree	I feel that my donation makes an impact in the Tribune’s work.: Somewhat Agree	I feel that my donation makes an impact in the Tribune’s work.: Neutral	I feel that my donation makes an impact in the Tribune’s work.: Somewhat Disagree	I feel that my donation makes an impact in the Tribune’s work.: Strongly Disagree
I donate because I support the Tribune’s journalism in general.	I donate because I support the Tribune’s journalism in general.: Strongly Agree	I donate because I support the Tribune’s journalism in general.: Somewhat Agree	I donate because I support the Tribune’s journalism in general.: Neutral	I donate because I support the Tribune’s journalism in general.: Somewhat Disagree	I donate because I support the Tribune’s journalism in general.: Strongly Disagree
I donate because I support the Tribune’s coverage of a particular issue or topic.	I donate because I support the Tribune’s coverage of a particular issue or topic.: Strongly Agree	I donate because I support the Tribune’s coverage of a particular issue or topic.: Somewhat Agree	I donate because I support the Tribune’s coverage of a particular issue or topic.: Neutral	I donate because I support the Tribune’s coverage of a particular issue or topic.: Somewhat Disagree	I donate because I support the Tribune’s coverage of a particular issue or topic.: Strongly Disagree
I donate because the Tribune’s mission statement aligns with my personal beliefs and values.	I donate because the Tribune’s mission statement aligns with my personal beliefs and values.: Strongly Agree	I donate because the Tribune’s mission statement aligns with my personal beliefs and values.: Somewhat Agree	I donate because the Tribune’s mission statement aligns with my personal beliefs and values.: Neutral	I donate because the Tribune’s mission statement aligns with my personal beliefs and values.: Somewhat Disagree	I donate because the Tribune’s mission statement aligns with my personal beliefs and values.: Strongly Disagree
I understand how the Tribune operates as a news organization.	I understand how the Tribune operates as a news organization.: Strongly Agree	I understand how the Tribune operates as a news organization.: Somewhat Agree	I understand how the Tribune operates as a news organization.: Neutral	I understand how the Tribune operates as a news organization.: Somewhat Disagree	I understand how the Tribune operates as a news organization.: Strongly Disagree
I intend to continue supporting the Tribune as I’m able.	I intend to continue supporting the Tribune as I’m able.: Strongly Agree	I intend to continue supporting the Tribune as I’m able.: Somewhat Agree	I intend to continue supporting the Tribune as I’m able.: Neutral	I intend to continue supporting the Tribune as I’m able.: Somewhat Disagree	I intend to continue supporting the Tribune as I’m able.: Strongly Disagree
I am seeking community among fellow members.	I am seeking community among fellow members.: Strongly Agree	I am seeking community among fellow members.: Somewhat Agree	I am seeking community among fellow members.: Neutral	I am seeking community among fellow members.: Somewhat Disagree	I am seeking community among fellow members.: Strongly Disagree

In addition to supporting the Tribune’s reporting, members get exclusive benefits. We want to make sure the perks we offer are valuable to you. Of the following current and potential benefits, please select which interest you.

3. What do you want or need from a local, regional, or statewide news source that you're not already getting?

4. What would motivate you to increase your giving amount to the Tribune, or give on a recurring basis? (Select all that apply.)

Receiving exclusive benefits
Having an understanding of why the Tribune needs more of my support
Having a better understanding of how exactly my donations will be used within the organization
Having a better understanding of how Texas Tribune operates as a news organization
Feeling a deeper sense of belonging to the Tribune and/or its community of supporters
A change in personal finances, allowing me more flexibility to donate
I don’t prefer to give to organizations on a recurring basis
Other (please specify) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

In the next section, we’ll ask you questions to get to know a little bit more about you.

We want to know if our readers and our members accurately reflect the whole population of Texas. The following questions are optional.

What is your age group?

What is your gender?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Which of the following most closely describes your race?

Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Middle Eastern, Arab or North African
Native American or Alaska Native
White or Caucasian
Prefer to self describe (please specify) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Prefer not to answer

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Do you identify as LGBTQ?

10.

Which category best describes your household’s total annual income from all sources before taxes?

11. What city and state do you live in?

12.

Would you be interested in participating in a follow-up conversation? If so, please enter the following information.

Name
Email