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. Sometimes I make last-minute or urgent donations.

2. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

6. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. My hot button issues are public information.

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

15. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

17. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

19. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

24. I regret some donations.

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

26. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

29. I earmark donations.

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

31. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

32. I care what others think about my donations.

33. I track and check claims.

34. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

36. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

39. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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