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 track and check claims.

2. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

6. My hot button issues are public information.

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

8. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

10. I answer unknown numbers.

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

12. I care what others think about my donations.

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

14. I support a wide variety of different issues.

15. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

17. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

23. I earmark donations.

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

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

26. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

28. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

29. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

33. I support too many or too few organizations.

34. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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