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 have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

3. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

6. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

10. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. My hot button issues are public information.

18. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

20. I regret some donations.

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

22. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

26. I earmark donations.

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

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

29. I track and check claims.

30. I care what others think about my donations.

31. I support a wide variety of different issues.

32. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

36. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

40. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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