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 suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

4. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

9. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

12. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

17. I have estate plans / a written will.

18. I track and check claims.

19. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

26. I support too many or too few organizations.

27. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

28. My hot button issues are public information.

29. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

32. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

36. I regret some donations.

37. I answer unknown numbers.

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

39. I earmark donations.

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

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