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

2. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

6. I regret some donations.

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

8. I earmark donations.

9. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

11. My hot button issues are public information.

12. I prefer not to have recognition.

13. I support a wide variety of different issues.

14. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

17. I track and check claims.

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

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

20. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

23. I keep careful records of all donations.

24. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

29. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

32. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

38. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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