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 track and check claims.

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

4. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

8. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

9. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

11. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

15. My hot button issues are public information.

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

17. I prefer not to have recognition.

18. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

24. I regret some donations.

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

26. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

29. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

31. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

33. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

36. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

38. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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