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

2. I track and check claims.

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

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

5. I support too many or too few organizations.

6. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

11. I regret some donations.

12. I keep careful records of all donations.

13. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

15. I care what others think about my donations.

16. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

17. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

20. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

24. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

26. I earmark donations.

27. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

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

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

31. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

32. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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