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 am quick to accept meetings with causes or fundraising representatives. 

2. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

10. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

12. I have estate plans / a written will.

13. I support too many or too few organizations.

14. I answer unknown numbers.

15. I care what others think about my donations.

16. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

29. I regret some donations.

30. I support a wide variety of different issues.

31. I earmark donations.

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

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

34. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

35. I track and check claims.

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

37. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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