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. My hot button issues are public information.

2. I keep careful records of all donations.

3. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

5. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

7. I care what others think about my donations.

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

9. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

12. I earmark donations.

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

14. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

24. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

30. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

31. I have estate plans / a written will.

32. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

37. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

40. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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