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

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

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

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

5. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

18. My hot button issues are public information.

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

20. I have estate plans / a written will.

21. I answer unknown numbers.

22. I earmark donations.

23. I keep careful records of all donations.

24. I track and check claims.

25. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

27. I prefer not to have recognition.

28. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

30. I care what others think about my donations.

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

32. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

35. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

40. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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