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Dr. James Explains How Asking Permission Sets the Stage for “The Ask”

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6] Providing value This phrasing emphasizes value. These value words include, “Ideas” “Gift opportunities” “Investment opportunities” “Conversation,” and “Proposal.” It can provide real value. Using “value” words for the proposal isn’t just a trick. Finally, a delay can increase perceived value. 8] Mrkva, K.

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

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I needed to learn their story, their values. Merely activating the concept of money changes personal and interpersonal behavior. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17 (3), 208-212. [6] The psychological consequences of money. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 119 , 27-37. [8]

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How to establish “the land of wealth sharing” for major gifts donors

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She can deliver value. You remind me of,” “similar situation”) It leads with value. creative planning,” “avoiding taxes,” “big impact”) It asks for permission to share more value. (“put We’ve provided value to the donor as a guiding sage. Journal of Marketing Research, 45 (3), 351-361. [5] Saying “no” feels safer.

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3 Big Reasons Why An ‘Ask’ Is Mostly About Your Donor’s Hero Story (Not Your Organization’s)

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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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Dr. James explains the power of giving: why leading with a gift always wins

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The gift value is identical. The charity signals that the donor is valued. (We Journal of Marketing, 80 (4), 56-71. [7] Psychological Science, 25 (3), 648-655; Zlatev, J. Selfishly benevolent or benevolently selfish: When self-interest undermines versus promotes prosocial behavior. You can use it as my gift to you.”

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How To Use Numbers To Inspire More Giving (and How You Should NOT Use Them)

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Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 102(2), 143-153. [6] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 102(2), 143-153. [10] Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17(3), 208-212. 5] Small, D.

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How to Reduce the ‘Cost’ of Philanthropy So Major Donors Give More

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A compelling challenge forces a decision, In response to a threat or opportunity for the donor’s people or values, and. With the promise of a victory for the donor’s people or values. Journal of Marketing, 80(4), 56-71. [6] Marketing Letters, 14(3), 173-183. [8] Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 38 (1), 30-32. [9]