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

2. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

6. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

9. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

10. My hot button issues are public information.

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

12. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

14. I earmark donations.

15. I answer unknown numbers.

16. I support too many or too few organizations.

17. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

29. I keep careful records of all donations.

30. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

31. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

35. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

39. I track and check claims.

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

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