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 know that some of my donations need to be stopped. 

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

3. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

7. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

9. I track and check claims.

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

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

12. I have estate plans / a written will.

13. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

18. I care what others think about my donations.

19. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

22. I support too many or too few organizations.

23. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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

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

29. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

33. I answer unknown numbers.

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

35. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

38. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

39. I prefer not to have recognition.

40. I keep careful records of all donations.

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