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Using Psychology in Nonprofit Marketing

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

and I found myself gravitating towards Communications, Media Studies, and yes – Marketing. As nonprofit marketers, we are constantly using the laws of psychology and sociology, sometimes without even realizing it. “The purpose of psychology is to give us a completely different idea of the things we know best.”

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The Psychology of Fundraising: Why Do Donors Give?

The Charity CFO

Moreover, from a human behavior standpoint, the psychology of fundraising doesn’t appear to make sense. So, what forces explain fundraising psychology? The Psychology of Fundraising. Understanding fundraising psychology is more than simply knowing what motivates your donors. A Sense of Duty. Why do donors give YOU money?

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The Psychology Behind Corporate Giveaways: Why Do They Work?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Psychology Behind Corporate Giveaways: Why Do They Work? Corporate giveaways, which are often referred to as promotional products or corporate gifts, are items that companies distribute to clients, employees, or prospects as part of their marketing and branding efforts.

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Newsletter: The Sea of Corporate Money Right in Front of You ; The Psychology of Rounding Up for Charity ; Referral Advice from a Milkman, a Dentist & an Accountant

Selfish Giving

(I should say on to something AGAIN because it was 20 years ago that he was "on to something" and founded the ground-breaking Cause Marketing Forum, which is now called Engage for Good.) A cause marketing program over there. The psychology behind rounding up for charity at checkout. Marketing Your Cause 1.

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Keeping the Dream Team: Unleashing the Power of Employee Retention in Nonprofits

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

This cost includes marketing and recruiting for the position, the extra time it takes for other staff to adopt and complete the tasks to stay on target, and training the new employee. Nonprofits can create strong psychological contracts by aligning organizational values with staff passions.

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The Psychology Of Action

The Agitator

Here, courtesy of Marketing Profs , are five psychological principles to consider that might help you understand and overcome that resistance. #1: The principle to take into account is that the psychological fear of losing something is a much stronger motivator than the potential to gain or improve something. 1: Pain Avoidance.

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Top 5 Marketing Books Every Student Should Dive Into

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Top 5 Marketing Books Every Student Should Dive Into Marketing is always a good mixture of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that helps to connect the dots and implement your gained knowledge. Chapters Top 5 Marketing Books Every Student Should Dive Into 1. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini.