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 track and check claims.

2. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

6. I care what others think about my donations.

7. I have estate plans / a written will.

8. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. I regret some donations.

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

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

19. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

20. I support too many or too few organizations.

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

23. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

25. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

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

31. My hot button issues are public information.

32. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

34. I earmark donations.

35. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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