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 set expectations before accepting meetings. 

2. I keep careful records of all donations.

3. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

5. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

9. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

14. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. I care what others think about my donations.

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

25. I regret some donations.

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

27. I support a wide variety of different issues.

28. I track and check claims.

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

30. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

33. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

38. I prefer not to have recognition.

39. I earmark donations.

40. I answer unknown numbers.

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