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

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

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

4. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

15. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

16. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

19. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

20. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

23. I care what others think about my donations.

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

25. My hot button issues are public information.

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

27. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

30. I support a wide variety of different issues.

31. I answer unknown numbers.

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

33. I track and check claims.

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

35. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

39. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

40. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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