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Dr. James explains how to harness friendship reciprocity to unlock heroic donations

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Only friendship reciprocity can help. 6] A donor can be seen to sacrificially protect his people or values. Emits positive externalities”] Understand the donor’s values and preferences? Good at reading your mind”] Value the donor personally? Share the donor’s goals and values? Simple reciprocity no longer works.

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Dr. James explains what happens when fundraising metrics go bad

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Another questions, “If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money?”[3]. Focusing on short-term financial numbers rather than customer need and value creation. But they aren’t helpful as a short-term metric to guide behavior. Metrics can help, but only a little. So, what’s the answer?

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What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts

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Naming gifts provide donors with reputational and market value , what legal scholar William Drennan refers to as “ publicity rights ,” and beneficiary organizations and their constituents with financial and mission-driven value. Ethical egoism posits that fulfilling one’s duty to act out of self-interest is the highest moral calling.

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