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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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These establish motivation from the main character’s original identity. Without this, even a catastrophic threat won’t motivate action. To motivate dramatic action, the problem must be disruptive. Otherwise, it won’t motivate action. The narrative arc. Story moves through a narrative arc. The inciting incident.

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How to develop a ‘character’ in your fundraising stories in 3 steps — according to Dr. Russell James

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In one, people were asked to donate for a child in medical need. In either case, your story won’t motivate donors. Motivation for giving to NCAA Division II athletics. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116. [7] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116.