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

2. I keep careful records of all donations.

3. I prefer not to have recognition.

4. I regret some donations.

5. I track and check claims.

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

7. I have estate plans / a written will.

8. I earmark donations.

9. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

25. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

27. I answer unknown numbers.

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

29. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

32. I care what others think about my donations.

33. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

37. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

39. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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