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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

However, by understanding the multitude of reasons why a person may donate to a nonprofit organization, you can start connecting with more of your supporters on a deeper level – and transform your fundraising results in the process. Why is the Psychology of Giving Important? How Can you Encourage Your Donors to Give?

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Using Research to Raise More Money

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

When it comes to fundraising, we often strive to use storytelling and tugging of heartstrings to appeal to potential donors. Research conducted on effective marketing tactics and donor psychology are extremely beneficial to crafting communications that engage donors. But there is a science behind doing this well.

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

Another experiment tested the effects of reading planned gift donor stories.[71] Psychology studies show the same thing. But it dramatically decreased the morality rating of nonprofit organizations. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology , 76, 67-75.] Psychological Science, 26 (2), 231-236. [6]