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

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

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

5. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

7. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

12. I regret some donations.

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

14. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

16. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

21. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

22. I earmark donations.

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

24. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

27. I support a wide variety of different issues.

28. I track and check claims.

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

30. I support too many or too few organizations.

31. I answer unknown numbers.

32. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

34. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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