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

2. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

3. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

5. I keep careful records of all donations.

6. My hot button issues are public information.

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

8. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

10. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

12. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

17. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

21. I track and check claims.

22. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

23. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

32. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

36. I answer unknown numbers.

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

38. I care what others think about my donations.

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

40. I regret some donations.

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