See Where You Stand as a Donor

Remember: this is a survey, not a test. You can't fail, so please answer honestly to get helpful feedback. This quiz is confidential and will not be shared with anyone.

Instructions: rate the following statements 1-5. (Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree). You can skip a question and it won't count against you.

1. I have a long term plan to create specific change.

2. I support too many or too few organizations.

3. I regret some donations.

4. I put in the time needed to review and vet.

5. I keep careful records of all donations.

6. I follow the money (budget, vendors, spending, etc). 

7. Sometimes I make last-minute or urgent donations.

8. I care what others think about my donations.

9. My donations have appeared in annual reports, brochures, or media.

10. I’ve been burned by organizations that didn’t accomplish what they said they were going to do. 

11. Sometimes, friendly relationships or big names can cause me to make donations.

12. I achieve more with donations I make on my own (without fundraising meetings)

13. I prefer not to have recognition.

14. Charities have reached me through family members or business contacts.

15. I support the same organizations every year. (Usually the same amounts, too). I rarely make changes.

16. I have estate plans / a written will.

17. I track and check claims.

18. I know what I want. No one is going to charm me, persuade me, or change my mind. 

19. I answer unknown numbers.

20. I earmark donations.

21. I do my donations solo. (No help or input from others).

22. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

23. If an organization lies, I’d be willing to ask for a donation refund.

24. I know that some of my donations need to be stopped. 

25. I have only made anonymous donations (never with my name).

26. I support a wide variety of different issues.

27. Before I make another donation, I review the impact of my last donation.

28. I am quick to accept meetings with causes or fundraising representatives. 

29. I receive calls and emails from organizations I’ve never heard of.

30. My hot button issues are public information.

31. Tax-deductions are a main motivator of my donations.

32. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

33. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

34. I support some organizations so I can attend their gala/events.

35. I would bet my life that no one knows any of my past donations. 

36. I know the specific problems that I’m trying to address. 

37. The places I support quickly provide the exact information that I want.

38. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

39. I support a charity that spends money unwisely or could be more accountable. 

40. I agree to donate (or make commitments) during meetings. 

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