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

2. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

14. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

16. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

19. I earmark donations.

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

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

22. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

23. I regret some donations.

24. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

27. I keep careful records of all donations.

28. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

31. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

33. I track and check claims.

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

35. I have estate plans / a written will.

36. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

39. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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