CREs Under 50 Survey Background & Level of EngagementWhat is your age range?(Required) 30-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 How long have you been a CRE?(Required) Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-7 years More than 7 years How would you describe your level of engagement with the CREs?(Required) Very Engaged – I’m involved in at least one CRE board or taskforce, I attend the annual convention and I attend at least two Chapter events per year Moderately Engaged – I attend the annual convention and at least one Chapter event per year Occasionally Engaged – I attend one CRE event per year (National or Chapter-level) Virtually Engaged – I follow the CRE organization via social media and email, but I do not attend any events Not Engaged at all – I renew my CRE membership each year but I am not involved in the organization What keeps you engaged with the CRE organization? (Select up to 3)(Required) Professional networking & established CRE relationships Staying informed on industry trends & best practices Leadership or volunteer opportunities CRE credential/ industry prestige Access to CRE publications Quality of CRE conventions & events Other membership resources None of the above If you’re not an involved CRE, what are the primary reasons? (Select all that apply)(Required) Lack of personal time / other commitments take priority Lack of relevant offerings including CRE events Limited communication or awareness of opportunities / offerings Offerings don’t match my professional interests and/or needs I don’t feel a strong sense of community at the national CRE level I don’t feel a strong sense of community at the local chapter CRE level I belong to other professional organizations, and I am more involved in those organizations Lack of ROI and/or I don’t see the value of being actively involved in the CREs Other (please specify below) Other reason you are not involved:Which platforms or channels do you believe are the most effective for reaching established professionals aged 30-50? (Select all that apply)(Required) Social media Professional networking sites Industry conferences Targeted emails Word of Mouth Other (please specify below) Other platforms or channels:Perceived Value of the CRE Designation & Membership FeesHow would you rate the value of the CRE designation among other credentials in your industry of expertise? (Scale: 1-5, With 5 being “Very relevant” and 1 being “Not relevant”)(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 5.To what extent do you believe the market recognizes and distinguishes the CRE credential? (Scale: 1-5; With 5 being “Highly Distinguished” and 1 being “Not Distinguished”)(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 5.How satisfied are you with the value your CRE membership provides? (Scale: 1-5, With 5 being “Very Satisfied” and 1 being “Very Dissatisfied”)(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 5.How likely are you to renew your CRE membership? (Scale: 1-5, With 5 being “Definitely will renew," 4 being "Somewhat Likely," 3 being "Not Sure," 2 being "Somewhat Unlikely," and 1 being “Definitely will not renew”)(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 5.If you’re unsure or unlikely to renew your membership, what are your reasons? (Select all that apply)(Required) The CRE membership cost outweighs the organization’s benefits I don’t feel the CREs are relevant to me anymore The CRE offerings are no longer aligned with my professional networking objectives Other commitments and industry organizations take priority I like the offerings of other industry organizations better The industry no longer values the CRE designation I no longer value the CRE designation Other (please specify below) Other reason for being unsure or unlikely to renew your membership:Do you perceive the value of your dues (annual membership $2,000, one-time initiation fee of $2,500 + local Chapter dues, if applicable) to be inline with the value you get from the organization?(Required) Yes No Other (please specify below) Other perception of the value of your dues:To what extent does the cost of membership influence your decision to remain a member? (Scale: 1-5, With 5 being “High Impact” and 1 being “No Impact”)(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 5.Open-Ended QuestionsDo you believe the CREs, as an organization, is appealing to professionals under the age of 50? Why or why not?If you could change one thing about the CRE organization to make it more attractive for established professionals, what would it be?Do you feel the CREs, as an organization, is evolving to meet the needs of established professionals in your age group and career stage? Why or why not?Are there any current aspects of the CRE organization that feel outdated, unappealing, or irrelevant?If you’re not actively engaged in your local CRE chapter, what would get you more involved?Would you be open to a follow-up discussion about your responses?(Required) Yes No Email(Required)
