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 only made anonymous donations (never with my name).

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

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

4. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

9. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

11. I support a wide variety of different issues.

12. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

14. I regret some donations.

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

16. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

20. I care what others think about my donations.

21. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

27. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

31. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

34. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

35. My hot button issues are public information.

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

37. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

38. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

40. I earmark donations.

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