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

2. My hot button issues are public information.

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

4. I care what others think about my donations.

5. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. I have estate plans / a written will.

15. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

16. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

18. I regret some donations.

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

20. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

22. I earmark donations.

23. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

26. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

30. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

35. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

39. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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