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 put in the time needed to review and vet.

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

3. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

5. I care what others think about my donations.

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

7. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

19. My hot button issues are public information.

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

21. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

23. I track and check claims.

24. I support a wide variety of different issues.

25. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

29. I earmark donations.

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

31. I support too many or too few organizations.

32. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

33. I answer unknown numbers.

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

35. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

40. I have estate plans / a written will.

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