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

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

3. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

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

9. I earmark donations.

10. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

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

14. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

15. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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

20. I care what others think about my donations.

21. I answer unknown numbers.

22. I prefer not to have recognition.

23. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

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

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

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

29. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

31. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

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

35. I regret some donations.

36. I keep careful records of all donations.

37. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

39. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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