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 keep careful records of all donations.

2. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

8. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

20. I track and check claims.

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

22. I regret some donations.

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

24. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

25. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

30. I earmark donations.

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

32. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

33. I support a wide variety of different issues.

34. My hot button issues are public information.

35. I support too many or too few organizations.

36. I have estate plans / a written will.

37. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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