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 have a long term plan to create specific change.

2. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

4. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

6. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

8. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

13. I regret some donations.

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

15. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

19. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

22. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

26. I care what others think about my donations.

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

28. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

30. My hot button issues are public information.

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

32. I earmark donations.

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

34. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

35. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

39. I track and check claims.

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

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