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

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

3. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

5. I prefer not to have recognition.

6. I regret some donations.

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

8. I care what others think about my donations.

9. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

14. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

19. I track and check claims.

20. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

23. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

27. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

29. My hot button issues are public information.

30. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

31. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

39. I support too many or too few organizations.

40. I answer unknown numbers.

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