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

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

3. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

4. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

6. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

10. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

15. I earmark donations.

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

17. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

18. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

22. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

26. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

29. I regret some donations.

30. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

35. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

37. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

38. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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