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 support too many or too few organizations.

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

3. My hot button issues are public information.

4. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

9. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

13. I prefer not to have recognition.

14. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

19. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

20. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

22. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

26. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

27. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

30. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

34. I care what others think about my donations.

35. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

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

40. I answer unknown numbers.

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