Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. Here are some ways you can use behavioral science in your social media strategy: The power of participation.

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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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JUNE 26, 2023

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. It’s harder to think, “One day we’ll deliver value to a donor worth a million-dollar gift.” Delivering value as a goal Charities often don’t get a million-dollar gift because they aren’t trying. Her brother runs a used car lot.

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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. It’s harder to think, “One day we’ll deliver value to a donor worth a million-dollar gift.” Delivering value as a goal Charities often don’t get a million-dollar gift because they aren’t trying. Her brother runs a used car lot.

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JULY 10, 2023

Giving helps “those people.” Sharing helps “us.” Sharing is communal. It means being part of a group, a partnership, a community. He is part of a community of beneficiaries.) The gift helps those in another country rebuild after an earthquake. It isn’t sharing because it isn’t communal. It is mutual.

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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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