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

2. I earmark donations.

3. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

4. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

5. I track and check claims.

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

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

8. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

10. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

13. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

17. I keep careful records of all donations.

18. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

20. I care what others think about my donations.

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

22. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

25. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

29. I regret some donations.

30. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

36. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

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