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

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

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

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

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

6. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

8. I care what others think about my donations.

9. I track and check claims.

10. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

16. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

20. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

22. My hot button issues are public information.

23. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

28. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

31. I have estate plans / a written will.

32. I answer unknown numbers.

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

34. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

35. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

39. I earmark donations.

40. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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