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. My hot button issues are public information.

3. I earmark donations.

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

5. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

17. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

20. I regret some donations.

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

22. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

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

27. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

29. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

32. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

36. I have estate plans / a written will.

37. I answer unknown numbers.

38. I care what others think about my donations.

39. I track and check claims.

40. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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