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 answer unknown numbers.

2. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

3. I earmark donations.

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

5. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

9. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

10. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

11. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

15. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

17. My hot button issues are public information.

18. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

22. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

25. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

30. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

39. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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