NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 31, 2025

11 The term neuroaesthetics , which describes the intersection of brain sciences and the arts, was coined in the late 1990s by Semir Zeki, prominent neuroscientist and professor at the University College of London. en/psychology/art-as-therapy-from-history-and-different-forms -to-scientific-research-and-the-future-0ew64.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Stacy received her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Florida, holds a Master of Education from Harvard University and has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida. ” Dr. Stacy Baier.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

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NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

A groundbreaking study by Dr. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and his team from the University of Oxford and Harvard reveals a compelling association between employee well-being and profitability. In organizational psychology, culture has three key elements: practices, values, and underlying assumptions. But now there is.”

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Formerly the first Hartsook Chair in Fundraising at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, Adrian is passionate about achieving massive growth in philanthropy. He specializes in the new science of philanthropic psychology, a science that is routinely doubling the income for those charities that apply it.

Psychology 129

Psychology Philanthropy Retention Universities 129

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

There are also real psychological barriers to giving as recently uncovered in a report by our colleagues at NCFP and Arabella. Many of these new donors have the best intentionssome have even signed the famous Giving Pledge but they are getting stuck for a multitude of reasons.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

He completed his DBA in Organizational Leadership and Development researching Appalachian nonprofits, psychological contracts, and retention. Michael also holds an undergraduate degree in advertising, public relations, and graphic design and a graduate degree in wellness promotion from Morehead State University.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

Dewan holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Wright State University and a Doctor of Medicine from Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. She is a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach and Certified Virtual Facilitator will begin her master’s in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania this fall.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Research conducted on effective marketing tactics and donor psychology are extremely beneficial to crafting communications that engage donors. If you are a student or staff at a university, you may have access to a number of journals at no additional cost to you through your library. But there is a science behind doing this well.

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Voluntary Action Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Psychology 143

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

” Don’t miss this great profile of Jen Shang , Professor of philanthropic psychology at University of Plymouth. Most of this we’ve covered before, but these principles are important for all fundraisers to keep in mind. via The Guardian. “Philanthropy is a way for people to experience human love.”

Psychology 87

Psychology Universities Philanthropy Nonprofits 87

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

At the Chicago conference, Pauline Maki, professor of psychiatry, psychology and obstetrics & gynecology, as well as director of the Women’s Mental Health Research Program at the University of Illinois-Chicago, says sleep deprivation is a key side effect of menopause, and affects performance at work, as well as mental health. “

Culture 126

Culture Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Medical 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We found that in Brazil, social entrepreneurs from poor communities differ significantly from those from higher social classes, especially in terms of their access to financial, human, psychological, and social capital. Let us look at these types of capital one by one.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I define SSJ as the study of the intersectional biopsychosocial impact of the psychological (mental), embodied (physiological), and relational (relationship-based) intergenerational trauma that has resulted from centuries of systemic and institutionalized oppression of marginalized populations here in the United States.1

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 22, 2016

Menucha Saitowitz earned her degree in psychology and religion from Dartmouth University in 2010. We want more stories! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. .

Communication 108

Communication Psychology Nonprofits Universities 108

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A report released by EAT and the University of Illinois Chicago’s Center for Urban Economic Development found that 48 percent of Black informal workers reported jobs paying a regular paycheck were not available to them. Rehabilitation includes medical and psychological care, as well as legal and social services.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 26, 2024

A report released in late 2023 by the American Psychological Association (APA) and ecoAmerica found that climate change can disrupt “the normal development of physiological systems, cognitive abilities and emotional skills.” Such considerations can be symbiotic, benefitting both the environment and individuals’ psychological wellbeing.

Health 113

Health Agriculture Children Public and Social Policy 113

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

15 Continuous surveillance also has a profound psychological impact, fostering an atmosphere of fear and hyper-vigilance that undermines mental health and wellbeing.16 The Brink , Boston University, February 23, 2023, www.bu.edu/articles/2023/do -algorithms-reduce-bias-in-criminal-justice/.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

But despite these substantial benefits, working from home is not a universal cure for stress. The constant ping of notifications also takes a psychological toll. Psychological detachment ” is the technical term for being able to put work out of your mind when you’re not working. to let the dog out). Mentally put your work down.

Psychology 105

Psychology Technology Universities Management 105

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 18, 2013

Stevenson asked Stephen Reicher, a psychology professor at Scotland’s University of St Andrews, and Reicher cited the following factors - which should be familiar to those of us who enjoy reading about behavioral economics! This reminds me of the Story Wars idea—that basic universal themes unite audiences around causes.

Psychology 78

Psychology Universities Children Fundraising 78

Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

David Dunlop, former senior development officer at Cornell University and inventor of Moves Management , boils it all down to “changing people’s attitudes so they want to give.” Isn’t that often true for fundraisers too? Sargeant maintains that “ Donors are fundraising’s customers. And only satisfied customers remain customers.”

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Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Psychology Philanthropy 119

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

In some studies that are soon to be published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Stanford University researchers found that potential is generally more compelling than the past. One study was a mock staffing situation.

Psychology 74

Psychology Leadership Universities Communication 74

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

In a paper appearing in the Journal of Economic Psychology , “The counterintuitive effects of thank-you gifts on charitable giving” , two Yale University behavioral scientists describe a series of experiments showing that, contrary to expectations, rewarding contributors cuts donations in most circumstances.

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Altruism and Helping Universities Psychology Values 102

Fundraising Leadership

MARCH 10, 2023

Speaking to a virtual audience at a Northwestern University alumni event recently, Lublin addressed the different approaches of two generations of working parents—half of them older Boomer mothers, and the other half Millennials and GenXers. According to the U.S.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

They’ve also noted from a psychological perspective, positive emotions such as gratitude may make people feel more socially attached to others beyond themselves. They looked at study groups in a Taiwanese University, and they measured the flow of goodwill and gratitude among team members. The conclusion?

Psychology 72

Psychology Universities 72

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Writing strategy is carefully constructed along the lines of human decision-making psychology and neurology. The voices chosen to speak in the case must reflect the cause and its universe. Rational arguments are secondary to the prospect’s primary emotional needs. The needs of the institution are secondary to the mission.

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Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 12, 2024

What that means to colleagues across generations varies, but having a psychologically safe workplace where it is OK to be authentically yourself is a plus. Director of the Media Psychology Research Center and faculty in the media psychology program at Fielding Graduate University , in Psychology Today.

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CNPE

JANUARY 6, 2023

Upon moving to Louisville in 1985, I worked for Child Protective Services for 10 years, while I also attended graduate school at night at Spalding University. I earned a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology.

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Poverty Leadership Children Psychology 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2023

In particular, women of color leaders have expressed that the current climate—marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, racial reckoning, and organizational challenges—has taken an immeasurable toll on their psychological, physical, and emotional well-being. Launched by the W.

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Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 128

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

Universities, for example, all have an admissions office, grades, cafeterias, libraries, these things called professors, and a college president. Any university that tries to dispense with these things will face competitive pressure to conform with the industry standard.

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

The Agitator

OCTOBER 19, 2011

The research was conducted at the “Emotion, Decisions, Judgment and Intuition Lab” at the University of Colorado (Boulder) and published in the learned journal, Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes (July 2011). Something deep and penetrating that mere fundraisers have overlooked. ” Yep. ” Uh Huh.

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Psychology Universities Values Fundraising 73

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 22, 2023

To further integrate mental health into the human rights movement, and to help participants strengthen their mental well-being, Brio partnered with Casa Xitla to design program activities cultivating psychological skills. The primary goal of ACT is to build psychological flexibility. Which narratives are most helpful?

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Health Psychology Energy Values 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Those not able to access their medications or medical care had higher rates of posttraumatic stress, psychological distress, and poor health for many years following Katrina. Long-term mental health services are needed for those who continue to struggle with the psychological effects of a disaster.

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Philanthropy Health Medical Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations. He and his team work with nonprofits across the U.S. and around the world to create award-winning videos that drive results.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2016

As I talked about in a previous article , Dr. Cialdini has taught psychology for more than 30 years and is viewed a leading mind in the psychology field, especially on the topic of persuasion. Researching social influence inspired us to apply his knowledge to our own corner of the universe as nonprofiteers. Let me explain.

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Psychology Environmental Recruitment Universities 56

Care2

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

in Political Communication from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in Communications/Psychology from Willamette University. During her career, she has worked with leading social change organizations including the Advocacy Institute, M&R StrategicServices, and AmericaSpeaks. Ashley has a M.A.

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Psychology Universities Nonprofits Recruitment 65

The Agitator

MAY 11, 2011

It’s called ReadSmart , and it offers a way to increase response rates without changing copy, mailing universe, postage treatment or package format. The claim: “This research was performed by a team of experts in linguistics, psychology, neuroscience and computer science.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s the counterproductive practice of sending after-hour emails or direct messages, causing unnecessary panic, or scheduling meetings during universal time off. Creating norms and processes that promote psychological safety is critical for a caring work environment.

Leadership 97

Leadership Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Culture 97

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JUNE 7, 2012

I think some of the principles of so-called sustainable brands can work for nonprofits, too. So here are three that I find relevant, with my commentary on how they relate to our world. Start With What’s Sacred.

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