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 am quick to accept meetings with causes or fundraising representatives. 

2. I prefer not to have recognition.

3. I don’t review unsolicited requests.

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

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

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

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

8. I support a wide variety of different issues.

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

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

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

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

13. I suspect that groups are sharing my info.

14. I keep careful records of all donations.

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

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

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

18. I care what others think about my donations.

19. I support too many or too few organizations.

20. I set expectations before accepting meetings. 

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

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

23. I regret some donations.

24. My hot button issues are public information.

25. I answer unknown numbers.

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

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

28. I have organizations sign an agreement. 

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

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

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

32. I earmark donations.

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

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

35. I have estate plans / a written will.

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

37. I track and check claims.

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

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

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

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