iMarketSmart

MAY 8, 2023

In a scale, it might look like this: Helpful reciprocity Loved one (lover, spouse, close family) Friend Teammate Colleague Neighbor Community member Transactional reciprocity Customer Merchant Stranger Harmful reciprocity Competitor Enemy Relationship signals are reciprocity signals. This is nothing new in fundraising advice.

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 52

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Want to start a fight in a fundraising comment section? 1] Another writes, “Fundraisers need to focus MORE on creating memories and moments with their donors … and LESS about hitting those wacky metrics or year-end goals.”[2]. Yes, they’re all talking about fundraising. But fundraising isn’t one thing. Fightin’ words.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Today, nonprofit fundraising and especially large capital campaigns emphasize naming opportunities to attract seven-, eight-, and nine-figure donations from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Less than one percent of major gifts are offered anonymously , not surprisingly, as fundraisers encourage public acts of charity.

Ethics 119

Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy 119

iMarketSmart

JULY 24, 2023

Effective fundraising can deliver real value to donors. For example, it can enhance public reputation. 1] But fundraising can do more. More precisely, it’s a pro-social code.[3] 3] Pro-social actions benefit the group. This gift may be simply an individual helpful act. It can also deliver transcendent value.

Psychology 52

Psychology Public and Social Policy Altruism and Helping Values 52