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 know that some of my donations need to be stopped. 

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

3. I regret some donations.

4. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

5. I prefer not to have recognition.

6. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

16. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

18. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

19. I have estate plans / a written will.

20. I track and check claims.

21. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

26. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

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

32. My hot button issues are public information.

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

34. I answer unknown numbers.

35. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

38. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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