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

2. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

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

8. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

10. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

13. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

14. My hot button issues are public information.

15. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

17. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

21. I regret some donations.

22. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

25. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

29. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

35. I earmark donations.

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

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

38. I support a wide variety of different issues.

39. I answer unknown numbers.

40. I care what others think about my donations.

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