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 have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

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

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

7. I support a wide variety of different issues.

8. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

11. I track and check claims.

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

13. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

14. I regret some donations.

15. I earmark donations.

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

17. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

23. I answer unknown numbers.

24. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

29. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. I keep careful records of all donations.

38. I care what others think about my donations.

39. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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