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 set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

11. I earmark donations.

12. I have estate plans / a written will.

13. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

17. I support a wide variety of different issues.

18. I regret some donations.

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

20. My hot button issues are public information.

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

23. I support too many or too few organizations.

24. I track and check claims.

25. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

29. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. I keep careful records of all donations.

38. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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