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

3. I track and check claims.

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

5. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

8. I care what others think about my donations.

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

10. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

12. My hot button issues are public information.

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

14. I keep careful records of all donations.

15. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

17. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

18. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

20. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

23. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

32. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

36. I answer unknown numbers.

37. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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