The Agitator

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Just to keep the pot boiling here’s a follow-up on my Premiums, Crack Cocaine and Nonprofit Suicide post that spawned some helpful comments. In essence, the prospect of receiving a gift activated a feeling of selfishness which, in turn, reduced altruism and consequently cut the average donation.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 9, 2012

Social norms are governed by values of community selflessness and altruism. When we are primed to give based on social norms, we donate because we want to make a difference and help others. They also discovered happier people help others more, and they give more. What do I mean by that? A positive mood makes you nicer!

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

For non-profit organizations, fundraising is a crucial aspect of their operations. The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value. The real challenge lies in retaining those donors over the long-term and increasing their lifetime value.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 31, 2023

Effective fundraising starts with identity. Compelling fundraising story connects the donation story with the donor’s story. When the donor identifies with its characters and values. In fundraising, identifying with others is powerful. Most altruism in animals matches this model. It helps you, but it costs me.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

So, find ways to make your supporters feel like they are part of your mission and making an impact and you will help them release dopamine and oxytocin. In other words, help each supporter feel like he or she is the hero in their own life story. By giving them ways to do just that, you’ll be delivering more value.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

So, find ways to make your supporters feel like they are part of your mission and making an impact and you will help them release dopamine and oxytocin. In other words, help each supporter feel like he or she is the hero in their own life story. By giving them ways to do just that, you’ll be delivering more value.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 17, 2024

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors and, with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 19, 2023

Only friendship reciprocity can help. The fundraising game A charity can structure giving opportunities to allow heroic displays.[6] 6] A donor can be seen to sacrificially protect his people or values. Good at reading your mind”] Value the donor personally? Share the donor’s goals and values? Should I do that?

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 27, 2016

Charity – Helping people in need. Charitable people – Help others in need. Philanthropists – Make charitable gifts that result in the creation of economic and social opportunity for individuals which, in turn, helps create a better society for everyone. They are attracting philanthropists to help guide them.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The “one big thing” in fundraising is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. The compelling fundraising challenge will make each link. Or why not just collect a list of fundraising tips and tricks? What’s the difference between good and bad fundraising? Good fundraising brings in big money. Story works.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

You must both: (1) focus inward , as you can’t help others unless you first help yourself, and (2) focus on the way you connect with others. In fact, in four decades of fundraising, I’ve found one constant in donors who remain loyal and passionate — they repeatedly tell me: “I get so much more out of this than I give.”

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 5, 2023

The “one big thing” in fundraising is this: Advance the donor’s hero story. Biologists model reciprocal altruism with a game.[1] But it helps the other player more than it costs. Gratitude signals their view of The impact of the gift The value of the relationship, and Their willingness to reciprocate. I am with them.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Additionally, the change would help clarify the purpose and intention of what Brand Camp was meant to be and how it could help nonprofits. The event is seen as a low-cost, high-value training and we wish to keep that reputation,” the creative brief instructed. Ultimately, it will drive better attendance.”. Buy tickets here !

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iMarketSmart

MAY 1, 2023

Without this, reciprocal altruism fails. Capacity for reciprocity in nature: Strangers vs. neighbors In nature, reciprocal altruism starts with the same question: Do we have a shared future? (In Without this shared future, reciprocal helping disappears. Reciprocal altruism starts with this question: Do we have a shared future?

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The researcher notes that gifts, in particular, “reduce feelings of altruism ” causing your expression of gratitude to backfire in your face. Can you help add to my list? . For instance, a gift of a mug with your logo might be rejected at first. For instance, a gift of a mug with your logo might be rejected at first.

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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creative School Fundraising Ideas [+ AI Fundraising Idea Generator] Are you looking for Cool and Creative Fundraising Ideas for your School or University? Fundraising is exciting. Let’s help you set up a plan by sparking your creativity with a lineup of cool Fundraising ideas. That’s awesome.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

6] Providing value This phrasing emphasizes value. These value words include, “Ideas” “Gift opportunities” “Investment opportunities” “Conversation,” and “Proposal.” It can provide real value. Using “value” words for the proposal isn’t just a trick. More time can help. More time can help.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2014

Your nonprofit exists to help the world. You want every possible dollar you get to help fulfill your mission. For example – it might cost a nonprofit $50,000 to hire a major donor fundraiser. Believe us, it’s not altruism. Have an afternoon to train your board in fundraising and outreach. I get that.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2010

But that doesn’t happen either - there are limits to altruism. So a model called “pareto utilitarianism&# is considered more realistic - that people should help others without decreasing benefits to themselves. People actually often most value things that are really difficult to achieve. The sacrifice mattered.

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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.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 22, 2023

1] This primal-giving game models reciprocal altruism.[2] 5] To play the game yourself, go to [link] Lead with a gift: Back to relationships So, how does game theory apply to real-world fundraising? A good gift signals a “helpful reciprocity” relationship. The gift value is identical. What actually works in fundraising?

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 12, 2023

Now, it’s time to get back to the “one big thing” in fundraising: Advance the donor’s hero story. In time of need, a friend would help. This happened even if the help could never be fully paid back. Getting unconditional help in a crisis is great. Something’s missing. You might have noticed. But the game must change.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This role can direct the fundraiser’s work. The fundraiser makes the call to adventure. She helps along each step of the journey. She introduces the hero to friends and allies that help. She provides magical weapons that help. She helps the donor start the hero’s journey. Appearing helpful is easy.

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The Agitator

MAY 28, 2018

Ways to create value in digital marketing. Penelope Burke’s Donor-Centered Fundraising. Ken Burnett’s Relationship Fundraising. How is your culture helping reach your mission (or sabotaging that effort)? A great intro to effective altruism. Studied with him in college and these are both great to help with numeracy.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 20, 2022

A key part of a fundraising story is the ask. A good fundraising story needs a compelling ask. The fundraising ask matches the inciting incident. In fundraising story, the ask is an inciting incident. The effective ask presents: A crisis (threat or opportunity) for the donor’s people or values. Crisis (threat).

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Additionally, the change would help clarify the purpose and intention of what Brand Camp was meant to be and how it could help nonprofits. The event is seen as a low-cost, high-value training and we wish to keep that reputation,” the creative brief instructed. Ultimately, it will drive better attendance.”. Buy tickets here !

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. Back to fundraising So, why hasn’t that small nonprofit received its million-dollar gift? Now you are a major gifts fundraiser! It’s harder to think, “One day we’ll deliver value to a donor worth a million-dollar gift.”

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. Back to fundraising So, why hasn’t that small nonprofit received its million-dollar gift? Now you are a major gifts fundraiser! It’s harder to think, “One day we’ll deliver value to a donor worth a million-dollar gift.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. Without in-person events, nonprofits are turning to digital and social media to fundraise and grow their supporter base. By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 10, 2023

Giving helps “those people.” Sharing helps “us.” The gift helps those in another country rebuild after an earthquake. In contrast, reciprocal altruism is stable. This is altruism. This is reciprocal altruism. Meanwhile, the reciprocal altruism players will be sharing with each other. It’s not equal.

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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.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2023

Story works In fundraising, story is powerful. But for an effective fundraising story, we need something more. This happens when the donor identifies with its characters and values. Fundraising starts with identity. This feeling of similarity is powerful in fundraising. 4] Giving doesn’t help the donor.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donor’s motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask. Some give because they want to help others. What makes someone give to one organization versus another one?

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iMarketSmart

JULY 24, 2023

Effective fundraising can deliver real value to donors. This external identity has tangible economic value.[1] 1] But fundraising can do more. It can also deliver transcendent value. Moral identity reflects how well one’s life matches one’s ideal values.[2] This gift may be simply an individual helpful act.

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