Nonprofit Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2010

The bottom line of this study is that people sometimes are most motivated to choose charitable giving involving significant pain and effort. But that doesn’t happen either - there are limits to altruism. The bigger the effort put in by participants, the more they raised. Here are the key points: 1.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Dopamine motivates us to take action toward goals, desires, and needs, and gives a surge of reinforcing pleasure when achieving them. 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. Altruism is selflessness.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Dopamine motivates us to take action toward goals, desires, and needs, and gives a surge of reinforcing pleasure when achieving them. 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. Altruism is selflessness.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 22, 2023

1] This primal-giving game models reciprocal altruism.[2] A good gift signals a “helpful reciprocity” relationship. This process repeatedly signals a helpful reciprocity social relationship. He gives advice and participates.) The previous social signals help build relationship. How complicated? Bring a gift.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In fundraising, story works to motivate the donor. This helps because we know, intuitively, when a story works. This also helps appeal to the widest range of donors. It not only helps get the big gift. It also helps deliver a donor experience worth that gift. But it also works for the fundraiser. Story works.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 20, 2022

These establish motivation from the main character’s original identity. Without this, even a catastrophic threat won’t motivate action. To motivate dramatic action, the problem must be disruptive. Otherwise, it won’t motivate action. 26] This combination motivates action. The narrative arc. The inciting incident.

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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. Participants each get money. Philanthropy can help me decide. This might be helpful. If he benefits, he’ll probably help our shared group. They are motivational. It makes it harder to see the obvious.

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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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iMarketSmart

JULY 17, 2023

Some gifts may help reputation, while others won’t. This helps link the challenge to a victory. The gift helps my group. And it helps my standing within the group. Both of these help link the victory to an enhanced identity. Showing that “people like me make gifts like this” helps. It’s complicated.

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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. Participants each get money. Philanthropy can help me decide. This might be helpful. If he benefits, he’ll probably help our shared group. They are motivational. It makes it harder to see the obvious.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 3, 2025

Moreover, some people feel discouraged from seeking help. Studies show that resilience after TBI improves psychological adjustment and motivation; ongoing symptoms such as post-concussive syndrome, PTS(D), fatigue, and depression; quality of life; participation in jobs, education, leisure, and relationships. As Dr. Mary G.

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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? Social Dynamics.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s helpful to reconnect with all the benefits giving has to offer. 1989 study by behavioral economist James Andreoni : The concept of “warm-glow giving” – also called “impure altruism” because the giver gets something back — is introduced. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.”

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