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

2. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

6. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

8. I care what others think about my donations.

9. I answer unknown numbers.

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

11. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

15. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

17. I track and check claims.

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

19. I support a wide variety of different issues.

20. I earmark donations.

21. My hot button issues are public information.

22. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

28. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

34. I regret some donations.

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

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

37. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

39. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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