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 earmark donations.

2. I track and check claims.

3. I answer unknown numbers.

4. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

6. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

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

11. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

12. I support too many or too few organizations.

13. I support a wide variety of different issues.

14. I care what others think about my donations.

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

16. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

19. I have estate plans / a written will.

20. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

26. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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

31. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

38. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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