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 suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

4. I support a wide variety of different issues.

5. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

9. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

13. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

16. I care what others think about my donations.

17. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

21. I support too many or too few organizations.

22. I have estate plans / a written will.

23. I earmark donations.

24. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

29. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

36. I regret some donations.

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

38. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

39. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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