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

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

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

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

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

6. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

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

11. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

17. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

18. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

19. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

24. My hot button issues are public information.

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

26. I answer unknown numbers.

27. I care what others think about my donations.

28. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

32. I keep careful records of all donations.

33. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

36. I track and check claims.

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

38. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

39. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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