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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. The effective ask presents: A crisis (threat or opportunity) for the donor’s people or values. The narrative arc.

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

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Giving is motivated by social emotion. Because giving doesn’t come just from motivation. It comes from the intersection of motivation and cost. Motivation must overcome the cost barrier. Giving results from the intersection of motivation and cost. You give and the government matches your gift with a tax benefit.