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. Sometimes I make last-minute or urgent donations.

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

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

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

5. My hot button issues are public information.

6. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

7. I support a wide variety of different issues.

8. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

20. I answer unknown numbers.

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

22. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

24. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

25. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

26. I support too many or too few organizations.

27. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

31. I keep careful records of all donations.

32. I earmark donations.

33. I care what others think about my donations.

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

35. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

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

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