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 care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

16. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

18. I regret some donations.

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

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

21. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

24. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

28. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

29. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

31. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

34. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

35. I answer unknown numbers.

36. I have estate plans / a written will.

37. I earmark donations.

38. I support too many or too few organizations.

39. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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