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. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

15. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

17. I support a wide variety of different issues.

18. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

19. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

24. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

27. I track and check claims.

28. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

31. I prefer not to have recognition.

32. I keep careful records of all donations.

33. I regret some donations.

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

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

36. I earmark donations.

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

38. I answer unknown numbers.

39. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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