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

2. I support too many or too few organizations.

3. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

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

9. I track and check claims.

10. I regret some donations.

11. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

12. I earmark donations.

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

14. My hot button issues are public information.

15. I care what others think about my donations.

16. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

19. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

21. I keep careful records of all donations.

22. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

24. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

34. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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