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 suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

3. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

6. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

10. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

15. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. I prefer not to have recognition.

24. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

25. I care what others think about my donations.

26. I earmark donations.

27. I track and check claims.

28. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

32. I regret some donations.

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

34. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

37. I support too many or too few organizations.

38. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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