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

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

3. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

5. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

7. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

10. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

12. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

14. I earmark donations.

15. My hot button issues are public information.

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

17. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

20. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

21. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

28. I track and check claims.

29. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

33. I care what others think about my donations.

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

35. I regret some donations.

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

37. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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