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 a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

5. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

6. I track and check claims.

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

8. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

10. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

14. I prefer not to have recognition.

15. I answer unknown numbers.

16. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

21. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

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

27. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

29. My hot button issues are public information.

30. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

34. I regret some donations.

35. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

38. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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