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How to Read a Donor Survey Without Overclaiming

Donor survey results can help a charity ask better questions about its communication and supporter experience. They can also look more conclusive than the evidence allows. A chart with percentages does not explain who answered, why others did not respond, or whether the answers describe future behaviour. Before turning a survey into a fundraising claim or a major decision, read the method alongside the findings. The steps below are an editorial review framework, not an assessment of a particular organisation.