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

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

3. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

4. I regret some donations.

5. I prefer not to have recognition.

6. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

10. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

13. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

23. I support too many or too few organizations.

24. I track and check claims.

25. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

31. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

33. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

35. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

37. I earmark donations.

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

39. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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