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

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

3. My hot button issues are public information.

4. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

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

10. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

13. I track and check claims.

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

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

16. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

19. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

20. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

22. I earmark donations.

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

24. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

26. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

29. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

33. I regret some donations.

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

35. I answer unknown numbers.

36. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

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

40. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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