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 estate plans / a written will.

2. I support a wide variety of different issues.

3. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

7. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

11. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

14. I support too many or too few organizations.

15. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. I regret some donations.

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

26. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

29. I track and check claims.

30. I keep careful records of all donations.

31. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

36. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

38. I prefer not to have recognition.

39. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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