Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For many years, there has been a notable decline in the number of Americans making charitable contributions. Even those who remain insulated from the harsh climatological effects will not be immune from the psychological effects of watching this catastrophe unfold. Trends in philanthropy make this a question worth asking.

Psychology 82

Psychology Governance Philanthropy Sociology 82

The Agitator

AUGUST 3, 2010

In case you missed it, BusinessWeek just ran a terrific article, The New Abnormal , on the current state of consumer spending and psychology. Is there a fundraising point to all this? Does the tone of your fundraising signal hesitancy or affirmation? Welcome to the schizophrenic economy.&#.

Psychology 60

Psychology Charitable Contribution Production Values 60

iMarketSmart

MAY 9, 2022

Many fundraisers don’t understand the world of big philanthropy. They don’t understand charitable instruments. the most important charitable instruments include, Charitable remainder and lead trusts. It reveals the psychology of giving and wealth. Charitable foundations, funds, and trusts attract huge donations.

Foundations 52

Foundations Psychology Law Nonprofit governance and management 52

iMarketSmart

JUNE 5, 2023

The “one big thing” in fundraising is this: Advance the donor’s hero story. So, it’s no surprise that testing finds they don’t work in real-world fundraising, either.[7] In fundraising, the same rules apply. This is true in both real-world fundraising and lab experiments.[16] Psychological Bulletin, 127 , 249-266. [4]

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising 52

iMarketSmart

MARCH 27, 2022

But numbers, in fundraising, are different. In fundraising, we enter an alternate universe where numbers don’t work the same way. In fundraising world, numbers are still important. But fundraising world is weird. This is true in both lab experiments[1] and actual fundraising.[2] But fundraising world is weird.

Organizational Behavior 52

Organizational Behavior Public and Social Policy Charitable Contribution Finance 52

iMarketSmart

JULY 31, 2023

Effective fundraising starts with identity. Compelling fundraising story connects the donation story with the donor’s story. In fundraising, identifying with others is powerful. These are also rules for the modern fundraising game. It matches effective fundraising practice. It’s what turns “them” into “us.”

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Psychology Values Law 52

iMarketSmart

MAY 1, 2023

8] Charity strangers So, what do games, fish, ants, and bees have to do with fundraising? Want to succeed in fundraising? Fundraisers receive no credit for maintaining the relationship. 18] Charity strength and stability in fundraising For real world fundraising, the results are similar. Passing strangers don’t.

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