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 prefer not to have recognition.

2. I have estate plans / a written will.

3. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

16. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

21. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

22. I track and check claims.

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

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

25. I care what others think about my donations.

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

27. I support too many or too few organizations.

28. I regret some donations.

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

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

31. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

35. I earmark donations.

36. I answer unknown numbers.

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

38. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

39. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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