Overall Guest Experience

How would you rate your overall experience at the 2025 Literary Lions Gala?

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Your “Why” for Attending

What inspired you to attend this year’s Literary Lions Gala? (Select all that apply)

Meeting the featured authors

Keynote speaker Susan Orlean

Supporting our libraries and fundraising efforts

Networking and social opportunities

Other (please specify)

How Did You Hear About the Gala?

KCLS Foundation website

KCLS Foundation social media

Email invitation

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

Event Organization & Layout

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Venue & Ambiance

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Program Exhibits & Activities

Passport engagement, raffle, program tables, photo booth, etc.

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Speakers & Presentations

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Food & Beverage

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Communication & Event Information

Before and during the Gala

Excellent

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Check-in & Registration Process

Excellent

Good

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How did you feel about the length of the event?

Too Long

Just Right

Too Short

Fundraising & Giving

How would you rate the effectiveness of the fundraising activities and overall engagement during the gala?

Excellent

Good

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Moment of Giving

This year, we moved from the public ‘Raise the Paddle’ giving model to a more private moment of giving. How would you rate this method?

Excellent

Good

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Getting More Involved

Would you like to be more involved in supporting KCLS Foundation? (Select all that apply)

I’d love to learn more about donating to the KCLS Foundation.

I’m interested in volunteering at future events.

I’m interested in learning about Planned Giving.

I’d like to receive updates about upcoming programs and events.

No, thank you.