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 have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

4. I earmark donations.

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

6. I answer unknown numbers.

7. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

10. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

13. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

17. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

21. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

24. I track and check claims.

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

26. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

29. I regret some donations.

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

31. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

34. I support too many or too few organizations.

35. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

37. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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