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

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

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

4. I prefer not to have recognition.

5. I answer unknown numbers.

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

7. I track and check claims.

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

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

10. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

14. I care what others think about my donations.

15. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

16. I earmark donations.

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

18. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

22. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

24. I support a wide variety of different issues.

25. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. My hot button issues are public information.

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

36. I keep careful records of all donations.

37. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

40. I support too many or too few organizations.

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