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

3. I support a wide variety of different issues.

4. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

5. I care what others think about my donations.

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

7. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

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

13. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

18. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

19. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

20. I answer unknown numbers.

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

22. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

23. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

27. My hot button issues are public information.

28. I prefer not to have recognition.

29. I earmark donations.

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

31. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

35. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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