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Zero-Problem Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The Problem With Problem-Solving Solving problems to improve people’s lives has been philanthropy’s raison d’être. However, some criticisms have arisen regarding the approach philanthropies take in problem-solving. Can this vision be applied to philanthropy? Three examples demonstrate the Zero-Problem Philanthropy approach.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Why is the Psychology of Giving Important? Across the nonprofit sector, organizations usually utilize the psychology of giving in one of two ways: In one case, the Executive Director, Development Director, or Board Member who’s responsible for creating fundraising appeals assumes all donors have the same motivations for giving that they do.

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Weathering the Storm: Disaster Philanthropy that Builds Stronger, More Equitable Communities

NonProfit Quarterly

Philanthropy can play a crucial role in supporting underserved and marginalized communities in their rebuilding process. Alongside that, successful philanthropy also requires a long-term commitment—continuing the work for months and often years to make a real and lasting difference. Be there for the long hall.

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The Power of Heroic Philanthropy: Understanding Donor Motivations

iMarketSmart

It’s an extreme form of philanthropy. Heroic philanthropy A hero displays sacrificial protection.[5] Heroic philanthropy in a crisis Heroism signals trustworthiness as a friendship insurance partner. In some cases, philanthropy can. Heroic philanthropy in experiments: Protection Heroism must be sacrificial.

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Nonprofit Leadership Center Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

NonProfit Leadership Center

Stacy received her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Florida, holds a Master of Education from Harvard University and has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida. Meet Nathan Penha.

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How Does Climate Fatigue Hurt Our Efforts?

NonProfit Quarterly

Dr Rasha Bayoumi, associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham Dubai, described climate fatigue to Fast Company as “more of a fear and worry” than climate anxiety. The danger in our climate information overload is short-circuiting attention spans. The message can be tuned out, even when it matters deeply.

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How to Lower the ‘Cost’ of Philanthropy So Your Supporters Donate Major Gifts of Assets

iMarketSmart

Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17 (3), 208-212. [6] The psychological consequences of money. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17 (3), 208–212. [9] The Journal of Social Psychology, 129 (1), 85-91. [13] L., & Goode, M. 6] Vohs, K. L., & Goode, M. Science, 314 (5802), 1154-1156. [7]