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 that some of my donations need to be stopped. 

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

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

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

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

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

8. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

11. I keep careful records of all donations.

12. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

13. I care what others think about my donations.

14. I earmark donations.

15. I track and check claims.

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

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

18. I regret some donations.

19. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

23. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

25. I answer unknown numbers.

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

27. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

30. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

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

35. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

36. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

38. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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