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 earmark donations.

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

4. I care what others think about my donations.

5. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

6. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

11. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

12. I prefer not to have recognition.

13. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

17. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

23. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

25. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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

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

31. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

34. I track and check claims.

35. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

39. I regret some donations.

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

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