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 keep careful records of all donations.

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

3. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

4. My hot button issues are public information.

5. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

10. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

12. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

15. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

16. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

20. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

24. I support a wide variety of different issues.

25. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

28. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

32. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

35. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

40. I track and check claims.

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