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 care what others think about my donations.

3. I keep careful records of all donations.

4. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

8. I earmark donations.

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

10. I have estate plans / a written will.

11. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

14. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

16. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

17. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

29. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

30. I prefer not to have recognition.

31. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

35. I answer unknown numbers.

36. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

37. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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