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

2. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

4. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

7. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

13. I care what others think about my donations.

14. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

16. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

21. I track and check claims.

22. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

25. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

27. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

29. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

31. I earmark donations.

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

33. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

36. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

40. I regret some donations.

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