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 answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

7. I regret some donations.

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

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

10. I keep careful records of all donations.

11. I earmark donations.

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

13. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

17. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

21. My hot button issues are public information.

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

23. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

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

28. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

30. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

33. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

34. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

36. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

37. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

40. I track and check claims.

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