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

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

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

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

5. I earmark donations.

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

7. I support a wide variety of different issues.

8. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

11. My hot button issues are public information.

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

13. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

16. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

18. I care what others think about my donations.

19. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

20. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

23. I track and check claims.

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

25. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

29. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

33. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

35. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

40. I support too many or too few organizations.

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