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

2. I support a wide variety of different issues.

3. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

7. My hot button issues are public information.

8. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

9. I earmark donations.

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

11. I prefer not to have recognition.

12. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

15. I regret some donations.

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

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

18. I answer unknown numbers.

19. I care what others think about my donations.

20. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

23. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

24. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

38. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

40. I keep careful records of all donations.

About
Links
Copyright © 2026  |  Dean Philanthropy Advisors. All Rights Reserved.
About
Links
Copyright © 2026  |  Dean Philanthropy Advisors. All Rights Reserved.