Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Seven psychological writing tactics to get inside the minds of your audience. #1: Brain Food 1. Marketing Your Cause 1. This video is well worth five minutes of your time. How and when to use slides in your partnership pitch. Tamsen Webster is a real speaking pro! 1: Use two numbers in your headings. ?? Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

Psychology 130

Psychology Food Associations Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Psychologist Abraham Maslow theorized a hierarchy of human needs , a motivational model that transitions from basic physiological needs like food and shelter, through safety and security, to self-esteem and self-actualization. Even more insidious are the psychological pressures that accompany these financial decisions.

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Values Community Development Psychology Healthcare 121

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Psychology comes into play here – the supporter who might have scrolled by pauses, reads about the need, and gives $25, knowing their donation turns into $50 with the match. We urgently need to raise $10,000 so we can continue our successful grocery gift card initiative and alleviate the stress of food insecurity for 10 families.

Psychology 115

Psychology Food Marketing Marketing 115

Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

Psychologically, we are wired for connection. If we hit our goal of $20,000 this month, we can provide the additional 500 meals we need to make sure that every child in our city has food to eat this school year. To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. You need one person. .

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Fundraising Fundraising Children Psychology 137

Jeff Brooks

JULY 9, 2024

If you ever took a psychology class, you may remember Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Thus fundraising offers that are about food, shelter, or other basic body needs are less appropriate subjects than the nobler needs like self-actualization. It looks like this: The “low” physical needs are at the bottom.

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Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Food 62

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 26, 2024

Water shortages and food scarcity caused by droughts can also lead to mental health conditions “associated with developmental delays, mental health issues, and neurological problems that can result from malnutrition.” Such considerations can be symbiotic, benefitting both the environment and individuals’ psychological wellbeing.

Health 114

Health Agriculture Children Public and Social Policy 114

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Low-income individuals live with higher rates of chronic disease , are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards , have substandard housing, and often lack access to nutritious foods and adequate medical care. Long-term mental health services are needed for those who continue to struggle with the psychological effects of a disaster.

Philanthropy 110

Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 110

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 21, 2024

Dr Rasha Bayoumi, associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham Dubai, described climate fatigue to Fast Company as “more of a fear and worry” than climate anxiety. The message can be tuned out, even when it matters deeply. To the list of new climate-related emotions, we must add climate fatigue.

Disaster Relief 118

Disaster Relief Environmental Health Universities 118

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JULY 15, 2011

I’ve cited many psychology studies. The book’s full title is The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning and Gambling Feel So Good. Here on the blog, I’ve often discussed how giving makes us happy. But this is a matter of biology too.

Psychology 68

Psychology Food Activism 68

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 13, 2023

Building Community through Eco-Anxiety A critical role of climate psychology is to “embrace individuality [one’s unique personhood] over individualism [the cultural system that prioritizes focus on the self, rather than the community],” according to Tori Tsui , climate activist and youth advisor on the Resilience Project board.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Health Environmental Psychology 98

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

Indeed, COVID-19 confirmed a tangible need for personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect first responders and essential workers, even in mission areas we never thought of before, like food banks and homeless shelters — and we are learning that protection from the mental and emotional strain of working in crisis is equally critical.

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Health Production Culture 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. The local organization could identify someone working at the intersection of food and legal advocacy.

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Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 132

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Similarly, practices of involving children in household work, such as gutting fish or other animals, preparing food, and carrying wood, have been shown by research to foster responsibility and social responsiveness. As Mayancha and Mezzenzana write , “Danger or failure is a normal part of the learning process.”

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Children Civil Society Culture Health 138

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

First, there is existential insecurity, a fact of human experience, a kind of beautiful insecurity that comes with being a vulnerable being, an entity that can be wounded physically or psychologically, that is aware of its mortality. It’s just a constitutive feature of human life, but it’s something we cope with in different ways.

Manufacturing 144

Manufacturing Public and Social Policy Psychology Poverty 144

The Agitator

JULY 31, 2018

In an article citing behavioral science research in the journal Psychological Science , The New York Times ( in You Should Actually Send That Thank You Note You’ve Been Meaning to Write ) says the importance of the whole process of gratitude—by those who express it and those who receive it—is under-appreciated.

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Retention Psychology Universities Food 63

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

It is enormously difficult to break the cycle of falling victim to predatory loans, and the impact such loans have on the psychology of their victims is widely misunderstood. His grandfather owned a soul food restaurant in Houston for over 50 years. Take, for example, Willie , a Black business owner in Lufkin.

Poverty 105

Poverty Children Culture Food 105

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Girls get taken out of school to care for siblings and/or help with locating food and water, disrupting their education and future opportunities. 9 Furthermore, the impacts of climate change on food security, such as higher rates of anemia, disproportionately affect adolescent girls, further exacerbating educational disruptions.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Environmental Education Education 132

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 23, 2011

Side note: One of my all-time favorite books is the psychology classic The Social Animal by Elliot Aronson. Great food for thought for all of us: Reason starts with emotion. David Brooks has a new book out called the Social Animal which points to the same reality: Showing emotion is the foundation for reason in guiding behavior.

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Public and Social Policy Psychology Food Culture 47

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Amanda’s introduction to HR occurred at an entry-level in 2008 with her intent to use the position as a placeholder while she built upon her undergraduate degree in Counseling/Psychology. Dax loves math, video games, serving at our church, and "hamburger challenges" from local fast-food establishments.

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Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Medical Culture 105

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 26, 2024

Students are involved in projects that develop AI-driven apps to monitor mental health, provide personalized wellness recommendations, and even predict psychological stressors. AI and drones are being used by students to check on the health of crops, figure out how much water to use, and guess how much food will be grown.

Energy 52

Energy Psychology Health Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 13, 2024

IOPs for eating disorders usually include nutritional counseling, meal planning, and behavioral therapies to help you build a healthier relationship with food. This may include psychological tests, medical evaluations, and interviews. Eating disorders are complex and often require specialized treatment plans.

Health 52

Health Medical Food Psychology 52

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A CEO of a major disaster relief organization confided that even the volunteers who engage in the relief efforts give far more to rebuilding programs than they do to the provisioning of basics such as food, water, and rudimentary shelter. Jim Langley is the president of Langley Innovations.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Philanthropy Psychology Universities 52

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A CEO of a major disaster relief organization confided that even the volunteers who engage in the relief efforts give far more to rebuilding programs than they do to the provisioning of basics such as food, water, and rudimentary shelter. Jim Langley is the president of Langley Innovations.

Disaster Relief 52

Disaster Relief Philanthropy Psychology Universities 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The apps are designed in such a way, by applying psychological principles, to keep you hooked to your smartphone. What are the various design elements they use and the psychological principles they apply? UX/UI design and social media psychology People use social media apps day in and day out today. Let’s take a look!

Psychology 52

Psychology Energy Activism Retention 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 6, 2024

You can: Ask for recommendations from friends or family Look up therapists online Use therapist directories like Psychology Today or Zencare Check Qualifications and Specialties Once you have a list of potential therapists, check their qualifications and specialties. To find one that suits you, start by doing some research.

Health 52

Health Psychology Food Marketing 52

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Stefanie Salem, entrepreneur and founder of the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival : “I weigh fear against, ‘What if I didn’t try that?’ Yes, women generally take fewer risks, due to an anticipation of negative outcomes. There is so much rejection and so many letdowns, you have to keep trying.

Leadership 115

Leadership Entrepreneurship Law Values 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 24, 2024

For example, for various alternative protein sources, how are they constituted into nutritious and tasty food and whose well-being is affected across that value chain? We have considered economic, financial, ecological, psychological, and philosophical models as context and limits to inform a comparative measurement.

Environmental 97

Environmental Values Manufacturing Management 97

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

A soft launch taps into social psychology. A fancy, intimate event is a staple of major donor relations, but venues, food, and entertainment costs can add up quickly. If people see that others have already donated, then they’ll be more inclined to give themselves. Live tweet your campaign.

Fundraising 100

Fundraising Fundraising Advertising Production 100

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JULY 31, 2011

Today and tomorrow here on the blog, I’m going to highlight a couple of fascinating psychological studies and take a stab at applying them to the work of nonprofit marketing. Both were featured in Roger Dooley’s wonderful Neuromarketing blog.

Psychology 50

Psychology Food Activism Marketing 50

iMarketSmart

JUNE 21, 2024

Remember how during COVID some hoarded and stockpiled in the name of survival while the philanthropic made record contributions to food banks? What tears at philanthropy is fear which can take the form of selfishness. But the most counter-philanthropic fear is superiority. Jim Langley is the president of Langley Innovations.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Psychology Food Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 17, 2022

A detox center is a place where people can go to overcome a problem such as a drug addiction, alcohol abuse, or food and chemical drug withdrawal. What Do You Get When You Enroll In A Detox Center? The facilities typically provide residential care that includes holistic programs that vary in course length.

Psychology 52

Psychology Medical Food Health 52

Clairification

JUNE 3, 2024

Perhaps it’s that someone will get food… a river will be cleaned… a child will learn to read… a new program will be born… your doors will remain open. Money is merely a symbol of what you really want. Consider the end result of giving. How might you convey the impact of the donor’s gift?

Energy 83

Energy Food Communication Psychology 83

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JANUARY 25, 2011

This is the topic of the latest edition of the Inside Influence Report , which is a great read if you love psychology, behavioral economics and other fields that help us understand human behavior.

Culture 50

Culture Psychology Food Production 50

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For example: $81.33: Emergency Food and Hygiene Kit for one family for a week. The psychology behind it is that it puts the smaller donations into context and makes them look really doable compared to the really pricey ones. 164.23: Sponsor one student for a month. 1,977: Be a hero! Support one student for an entire year! .

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Fundraising Fundraising Psychology Values 119

iMarketSmart

APRIL 4, 2022

2,000 to a food bank” or. Boxes of canned food to a food bank. The donation cost the company $2,000 and it would have cost the food bank the same amount to obtain those goods.)”. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17 (3), 208-212. [6] The psychological consequences of money. Helpful, and.

Sociology 52

Sociology Philanthropy Finance Psychology 52

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

Take a look at a real-world example of this on the Nashville Food Project’s online donation form. The form lists four suggested donation amounts and how the organization uses those gifts: $25 buys food and supplies for 25 healthy, scratch-made meals. $50 50 buys seeds and compost for a full growing season for one community gardener.

Public and Nonprofit Management 113

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Management Food 113

iMarketSmart

MARCH 1, 2024

People gave what they had – a strong back, carpentry or stone mason skills, food or a portion of their crops. It began when two or more people saw a common need or opportunity and resolved to work together to do something about it. It was about a greater good that most or all could see. We built things together.

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Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Psychology 52