Altruism and Helping, Collaborations and Entrepreneurship

How transactional donor relationships kill generosity

iMarketSmart

MAY 8, 2023

In a scale, it might look like this: Helpful reciprocity Loved one (lover, spouse, close family) Friend Teammate Colleague Neighbor Community member Transactional reciprocity Customer Merchant Stranger Harmful reciprocity Competitor Enemy Relationship signals are reciprocity signals. It’s saying, “We’re not here to help you!”

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

This theory relates to what American economist James Andreoni calls impure altruism , the inherent tension between philanthropy and self-interest. In Judaism, the practice of tzedakah is an ethical duty to give in a just and merciful way to help those in need. Some constituents and critics view this as a lapse in ethical judgment.

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Ethics Public and Social Policy Universities Philanthropy

Nonprofit Leadership Zone

How transactional donor relationships kill generosity

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

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