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 have estate plans / a written will.

2. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

4. I prefer not to have recognition.

5. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

9. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

11. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

12. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. I regret some donations.

23. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

26. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

29. I track and check claims.

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

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

32. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

34. I support a wide variety of different issues.

35. I earmark donations.

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

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

38. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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