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

2. I have estate plans / a written will.

3. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

4. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

5. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

9. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

11. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

13. I answer unknown numbers.

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

15. My hot button issues are public information.

16. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

19. I earmark donations.

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

21. I regret some donations.

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

23. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

33. I track and check claims.

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

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

36. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

38. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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