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

2. I care what others think about my donations.

3. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

7. I regret some donations.

8. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

11. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

13. I prefer not to have recognition.

14. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

23. I answer unknown numbers.

24. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

27. I track and check claims.

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

29. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

31. I earmark donations.

32. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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