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 earmark donations.

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

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

4. I track and check claims.

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

6. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

7. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

11. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

13. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

16. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

19. I regret some donations.

20. I prefer not to have recognition.

21. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

24. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

32. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

37. My hot button issues are public information.

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

39. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

40. I have estate plans / a written will.

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