iMarketSmart

JUNE 5, 2023

Biologists model reciprocal altruism with a game.[1] But it helps the other player more than it costs. Gratitude signals their view of The impact of the gift The value of the relationship, and Their willingness to reciprocate. In the game, expressing desire for a social, helpful-reciprocity relationship is meaningful.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 12, 2023

In time of need, a friend would help. This happened even if the help could never be fully paid back. Getting unconditional help in a crisis is great. 5] A heroic donation is this: a sacrificial gift that protects the donor’s people or values in a crisis. This is different than helping those who aren’t in peril.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Because they provide value. Big money comes by providing big value. Other professions provide value in different ways. A charity can provide value to many people in many ways. But fundraising provides value to the donor in just one way: identity enhancement. The right goal is to provide value to the donor.

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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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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

According to an article in the Journal of Economic Psychology saying thank you can actually have a negative effect on your relationship with a supporter. The researcher notes that gifts, in particular, “reduce feelings of altruism ” causing your expression of gratitude to backfire in your face.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 22, 2023

1] This primal-giving game models reciprocal altruism.[2] A good gift signals a “helpful reciprocity” relationship. The gift value is identical. The charity signals that the donor is valued. (We This process repeatedly signals a helpful reciprocity social relationship. The tour and experiences help here as well.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 20, 2022

The effective ask presents: A crisis (threat or opportunity) for the donor’s people or values. But this must be a crisis for the donor’s people or values. Suppose the people or values involved don’t matter to the donor. If the donor doesn’t identify with these people or values, the crisis won’t motivate a gift.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 9, 2012

Social norms are governed by values of community selflessness and altruism. When we are primed to give based on social norms, we donate because we want to make a difference and help others. They also discovered happier people help others more, and they give more. What do I mean by that? A positive mood makes you nicer!

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All month, I’m blogging the fascinating book, The Science of Giving , which covers a range of seminal studies about giving psychology. But that doesn’t happen either - there are limits to altruism. People actually often most value things that are really difficult to achieve.

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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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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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The Agitator

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Just to keep the pot boiling here’s a follow-up on my Premiums, Crack Cocaine and Nonprofit Suicide post that spawned some helpful comments. In essence, the prospect of receiving a gift activated a feeling of selfishness which, in turn, reduced altruism and consequently cut the average donation.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 10, 2023

Giving helps “those people.” Sharing helps “us.” The gift helps those in another country rebuild after an earthquake. In contrast, reciprocal altruism is stable. This is altruism. This is reciprocal altruism. Meanwhile, the reciprocal altruism players will be sharing with each other. It’s not equal.

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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. 8 Psychological Reasons Why People Give 1. Social Dynamics.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 24, 2023

Effective fundraising can deliver real value to donors. This external identity has tangible economic value.[1] It can also deliver transcendent value. Moral identity reflects how well one’s life matches one’s ideal values.[2] This gift may be simply an individual helpful act. 1] But fundraising can do more.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2023

This happens when the donor identifies with its characters and values. 4] Giving doesn’t help the donor. But it can help the donor’s genes. Giving is genetically helpful when, My Cost < (Their Benefit X Our Similarity). If a donor identifies with the factor, emphasizing it will help. The math is easy.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Even the American Psychological Association acknowledges the country is “facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come.” Creating a world that is conducive to everyone’s mental health requires valuing and centering the leadership and experience of BIPOC communities.

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