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

3. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

4. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

6. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. I track and check claims.

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

16. I earmark donations.

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

18. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

24. My hot button issues are public information.

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

26. I answer unknown numbers.

27. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

29. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

31. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

34. I regret some donations.

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

36. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

38. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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