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 answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

6. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

7. I earmark donations.

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

9. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

13. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

15. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

17. My hot button issues are public information.

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

19. I support too many or too few organizations.

20. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

24. I prefer not to have recognition.

25. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

28. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

31. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

34. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

39. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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