The Agitator

MAY 23, 2018

This time, I’m going with a non-fundraising book: Hacking Marketing by Scott Brinker of Chief Marketing Technologist fame. From my dog-eared pages: What is the template for the donor story? Last week, I talked about the jobs-to-be-done framework to look at donor motivation. And are you doing it for them?

Marketing 45

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Donor Motivation 45

iMarketSmart

MARCH 20, 2022

Without a relatable character, the fundraising story is dead. To be relatable, the donor must identify with the character. The donor must see things from the character’s perspective. The donor must have empathy for the character’s situation. Fundraising story character. Character details in fundraising.

Organizational Behavior 52

Organizational Behavior Children Fundraising Fundraising 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. Donors may give out of empathy, sympathy, fear, guilt, or even anger. 8 Psychological Reasons Why People Give 1.

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Altruism and Helping Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 132