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 set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

5. I earmark donations.

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

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

8. I support too many or too few organizations.

9. I keep careful records of all donations.

10. I track and check claims.

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

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

13. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

23. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

26. I answer unknown numbers.

27. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

29. I care what others think about my donations.

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

31. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

33. My hot button issues are public information.

34. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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