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

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

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

4. I track and check claims.

5. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

9. I answer unknown numbers.

10. I support too many or too few organizations.

11. My hot button issues are public information.

12. I keep careful records of all donations.

13. I earmark donations.

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

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

16. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30. I have estate plans / a written will.

31. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

32. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

33. I support a wide variety of different issues.

34. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

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

40. I care what others think about my donations.

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