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

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

4. My hot button issues are public information.

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

6. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

10. I track and check claims.

11. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

16. I care what others think about my donations.

17. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

18. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

22. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

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

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

28. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

29. I earmark donations.

30. I answer unknown numbers.

31. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

34. I have estate plans / a written will.

35. I support too many or too few organizations.

36. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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