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

2. I answer unknown numbers.

3. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

4. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

6. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

17. I have estate plans / a written will.

18. I earmark donations.

19. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

24. I keep careful records of all donations.

25. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

26. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

27. I support a wide variety of different issues.

28. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. I regret some donations.

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

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

40. I support too many or too few organizations.

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