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 put in the time needed to review and vet.

2. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

14. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

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

20. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

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

26. I track and check claims.

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

28. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

29. I support a wide variety of different issues.

30. I prefer not to have recognition.

31. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

33. My hot button issues are public information.

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

35. I regret some donations.

36. I have estate plans / a written will.

37. I answer unknown numbers.

38. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

39. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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