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 have organizations sign an agreement. 

2. I regret some donations.

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

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

5. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

9. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

12. I care what others think about my donations.

13. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

15. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

20. My hot button issues are public information.

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

22. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

27. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

28. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

30. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

34. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

39. I have estate plans / a written will.

40. I answer unknown numbers.

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