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 support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

11. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

13. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

15. I answer unknown numbers.

16. I earmark donations.

17. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. My hot button issues are public information.

28. I track and check claims.

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

30. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

32. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

33. I care what others think about my donations.

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

35. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

37. I regret some donations.

38. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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