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

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

3. I track and check claims.

4. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

12. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

14. I care what others think about my donations.

15. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

18. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

19. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

22. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

24. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

25. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

29. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

31. I answer unknown numbers.

32. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

35. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

39. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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