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 have estate plans / a written will.

3. I answer unknown numbers.

4. I care what others think about my donations.

5. I track and check claims.

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

7. I earmark donations.

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

9. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

11. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

16. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

20. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

21. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

24. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

27. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

28. My hot button issues are public information.

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

30. I prefer not to have recognition.

31. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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