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

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

3. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

7. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

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

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

10. I care what others think about my donations.

11. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

14. My hot button issues are public information.

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

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

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

18. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

19. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

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

22. I support too many or too few organizations.

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

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

25. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

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

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

30. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

33. I regret some donations.

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

35. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

36. I earmark donations.

37. I track and check claims.

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

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

40. I prefer not to have recognition.

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