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

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

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

4. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

7. I answer unknown numbers.

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

9. My hot button issues are public information.

10. I track and check claims.

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

12. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

14. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

16. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

19. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

21. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

26. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

28. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

30. I support too many or too few organizations.

31. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

33. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

38. I earmark donations.

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

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

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