Getting Attention

JULY 16, 2015

Guest blogger Mark Dessauer is Director of Communications at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. Frank : A gathering of communicators who work for the common good (or public interest). Hope: Brains work on stories, and humorous stories activate altruism and hopefulness. I wouldn’t waste a moment!

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The researcher notes that gifts, in particular, “reduce feelings of altruism ” causing your expression of gratitude to backfire in your face. Can you help add to my list? . Invite them to participate in an exclusive dinner, lunch or event that proves impact or provides other benefits (such as a sense of community).

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 17, 2012

If donor gifts actually depress donations, does that mean that fundraising incentives like t-shirts, tote bags, and custom jerseys are not effective in getting participants to solicit gifts from their friends? Is it the reward or the increased communication that has inspired the fundraising activity? Incentives beget more incentives.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. Participants each get money. Philanthropy can help me decide. This might be helpful. If he benefits, he’ll probably help our shared group. They are motivational. It makes it harder to see the obvious.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. Participants each get money. Philanthropy can help me decide. This might be helpful. If he benefits, he’ll probably help our shared group. They are motivational. It makes it harder to see the obvious.

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Values Public and Nonprofit Management Altruism and Helping Psychology 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donor’s motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask. Some give because they want to help others. Some want to make their community a better place. So, why do people give?

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