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

2. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

3. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

6. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

12. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

16. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

19. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

21. I regret some donations.

22. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30. I earmark donations.

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

32. I keep careful records of all donations.

33. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

36. I answer unknown numbers.

37. My hot button issues are public information.

38. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

39. I track and check claims.

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

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