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

2. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

3. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

4. I track and check claims.

5. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. I regret some donations.

13. I earmark donations.

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

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

16. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

20. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

22. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

25. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

32. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

35. I prefer not to have recognition.

36. I have estate plans / a written will.

37. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

40. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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