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

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

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

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

5. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

11. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

13. I track and check claims.

14. I earmark donations.

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

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

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

18. I prefer not to have recognition.

19. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

21. I support a wide variety of different issues.

22. I regret some donations.

23. I care what others think about my donations.

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

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

26. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

30. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

31. I answer unknown numbers.

32. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

37. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

39. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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