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 know that some of my donations need to be stopped. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. I track and check claims.

9. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

11. I answer unknown numbers.

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

13. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

17. I support a wide variety of different issues.

18. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

22. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

24. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

25. I care what others think about my donations.

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

27. My hot button issues are public information.

28. I prefer not to have recognition.

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

30. I keep careful records of all donations.

31. I earmark donations.

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

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

34. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

35. I regret some donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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