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The Psychology of Yes: What Every Fundraiser Needs to Master

Clairification

In 1984 Robert Cialdini wrote a groundbreaking book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , outlining principles of influence that affect human behaviors. These decision-making triggers can be incredibly useful to fundraisers. Ever hear fundraising is both art and science? Today these principles have been well documented.

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Is There An Inequality Tipping Point for Nonprofits?

Blue Avocado

Trends in philanthropy make this a question worth asking. Even those who remain insulated from the harsh climatological effects will not be immune from the psychological effects of watching this catastrophe unfold. At the same time, philanthropy can pursue the same end. Justice and human rights fare best in a temperate climate.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. Why is the Psychology of Giving Important? On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology. How Can you Encourage Your Donors to Give?

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Unlocking the Potential of Ultra-High Net Worth Philanthropy

The Charity CFO

The potential within ultra-high net worth philanthropy is truly world-changing, and that’s no exaggeration. In this episode of the Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson interviews Alex Johnston, founder of Building Impact Partners and author of “ Money with Meaning : How to Create Joy and Impact Through Philanthropy.”

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The Two Deadliest Words in Fundraising

iMarketSmart

The two deadliest words in fundraising are: Annual Fund The first word suggests one gives simply because the Earth orbits around the Sun again. This cannot be achieved by merely changing our fundraising vocabulary. Jim Langley is the president of Langley Innovations.

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Fundraising Success Starts Within: Aligning Your Internal Team for Maximum Impact

Bloomerang

Introduction If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably involved in fundraising in some capacity. What if your entire organizationnot just the development departmentfelt a sense of ownership and responsibility for fundraising success? Because when fundraising becomes a team effort, the results speak for themselves.

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The Meaning of Philanthropy, Not Fundraising – Part 1

Clairification

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Sustainable fundraising takes a village. An embracing culture. A noble value.