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 care what others think about my donations.

2. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. I earmark donations.

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

11. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

13. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

15. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

18. My hot button issues are public information.

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

20. I track and check claims.

21. I keep careful records of all donations.

22. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

23. I prefer not to have recognition.

24. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

34. I have estate plans / a written will.

35. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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