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 answer unknown numbers.

2. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. I care what others think about my donations.

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

13. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

15. I regret some donations.

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

17. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

23. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

27. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

28. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

29. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

36. I have estate plans / a written will.

37. I support a wide variety of different issues.

38. My hot button issues are public information.

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

40. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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