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

2. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

6. I earmark donations.

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

8. I prefer not to have recognition.

9. My hot button issues are public information.

10. I regret some donations.

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

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

13. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

14. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

20. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

22. I care what others think about my donations.

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

24. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

28. I track and check claims.

29. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

30. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

38. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

40. I answer unknown numbers.

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