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

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

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

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

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

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

7. I support too many or too few organizations.

8. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

9. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. I earmark donations.

18. I track and check claims.

19. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

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

25. I support a wide variety of different issues.

26. I answer unknown numbers.

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

28. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

30. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

33. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

35. I regret some donations.

36. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

38. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

40. My hot button issues are public information.

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