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. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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

6. I prefer not to have recognition.

7. I support a wide variety of different issues.

8. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

9. I care what others think about my donations.

10. I regret some donations.

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

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

13. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. I support too many or too few organizations.

21. I earmark donations.

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

23. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

26. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

27. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

30. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

39. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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