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 answer unknown numbers.

2. I regret some donations.

3. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

6. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. My hot button issues are public information.

15. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

17. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

18. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

20. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

25. I earmark donations.

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

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

28. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

30. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. I support a wide variety of different issues.

38. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

40. I have estate plans / a written will.

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