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 prefer not to have recognition.

2. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

4. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

7. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

11. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

13. I have estate plans / a written will.

14. I care what others think about my donations.

15. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

27. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

30. I track and check claims.

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

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

33. I regret some donations.

34. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

38. My hot button issues are public information.

39. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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