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

2. I care what others think about my donations.

3. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

4. I track and check claims.

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

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

7. I earmark donations.

8. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

12. I have estate plans / a written will.

13. I support a wide variety of different issues.

14. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

23. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

25. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

30. My hot button issues are public information.

31. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

34. I regret some donations.

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

36. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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