The Agitator

JANUARY 18, 2011

Writing in the Stanford Social Innovation Review , marketing and psychology veterans Jennifer Aaker and Andy Smith offer the ‘Dragonfly Effect’ as a construct for nonprofits to think about and formulate social media campaigns … “To us, the Dragonfly Effect shows how synchronized ideas can be used to create rapid transformations (..)

Construction

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

— that presages a more systemic disruption of the old ways of everything "economic … including charitable giving patterns and psychology? Here is an article reporting on such a view of emergent consumer psychology. It describes research by Decitica, a market research firm. Says Decitica : "1.

Psychology

The Agitator

OCTOBER 11, 2010

I’ve read heaps of academic literature and pop psychology on “creativity&# and where it comes from, whether it can be nurtured, what other traits are associated with it, etc. Thanks to Jeff Brooks at Future Fundraising Now for the pointer.

Psychology

The Agitator

APRIL 15, 2010

had 41 percent greater psychological loyalty toward Dessert Gallery. Tags: Don't Miss these Posts branding charities communications donor retention loyalty media usage nonprofit management nonprofits social networking. But that just fine. Whatever facilitates engagement is good news!

Psychology

The Agitator

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Yesterday, based on studies of giving psychology, we headlined Don’t Think, Give. The overwhelming conclusion of psychological studies is that giving is motivated by a variety of non-rational needs and impulses and that, indeed, thinking or rationalizing gets in the way of giving.

Psychology

The Agitator

JANUARY 27, 2010

Not every fundraiser is equally adept at the craft, which requires some facility and "feel" for branding, differentiation, story-telling, simplifying the complex, donor psychology, timing and — when you get that all sorted — actual writing … from case statements to "elevator speeches" to direct response copy.

Psychology

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2021

That same article goes on to state, “That is why so few organizations have shifted to a culture of psychological safety in which the rewards of learning from failure can be fully realized.” According to Harvard Business Review , “The wisdom of learning from failure is incontrovertible.

Nonprofits

The Agitator

MAY 11, 2011

The claim: “This research was performed by a team of experts in linguistics, psychology, neuroscience and computer science. It was this team that developed software algorithms to subtly improve the arrangement of text on the printed or digital page. The proprietary software is now available through ReadSmart-approved providers.”.

Fundraising

Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The second half of the book relates the development of his new form of psychology called logo therapy—in essence how a person’s perception of the “meaning” of their life, or lack of, drives them. . “ This is first and foremost a short history of Frankl’s experience in Nazi concentration camps.

Psychology

Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2021

A great deal of business psychology is centered on better understanding and ultimately conquering these fears, both professionally and personally. . This is especially useful for the nonprofit sector, where it’s more than just shareholders’ returns on the line. We can however — with a bit of practice — use them to our advantage. .

Construction

The Agitator

JUNE 1, 2009

Here, from Stephen Baker at Business Week, is a superb article on the psychology, sociology and anthropology of "digital friendships" — you know, all those online relationships you have on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc, etc. I liked this passage: "Now we’re swimming in information. Even comes with a video.

Sociology

The Agitator

JULY 31, 2018

In an article citing behavioral science research in the journal Psychological Science , The New York Times ( in You Should Actually Send That Thank You Note You’ve Been Meaning to Write ) says the importance of the whole process of gratitude—by those who express it and those who receive it—is under-appreciated.

Retention

iMarketSmart

MARCH 27, 2022

For nonprofit managers, numbers are important. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17(3), 208-212. Psychology & Marketing, 38(2), 328-337. [11] Psychology & Marketing, 38(2), 328-337. [11] The psychological consequences of money. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 28(4), 437-452. [19]

Organizational Behavior

The NonProfit Times

JULY 16, 2024

You can also learn more about Moore ACTS at wearemoore.com/acts ** Bloomerang Unveils AI Content Assistant Fundraising and nonprofit management platform Bloomerang, launched updates to its email builder. These gems can then roll out strategically across channels to attract and engage younger donors.”

Psychology

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

But did you know that research from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics show people are more engaged by stories than numbers ? You say : “What else might be possible to show that effectiveness?”. They say : “We should tell people in the appeal how many people we helped last year.”. You say : “That’s one way.

Nonprofits

iMarketSmart

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 26 (1), 73-89. [4] Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 70 , 242-250. [9] Identifying (our) donors: Toward a social psychological understanding of charity selection in Australia. Psychology & Marketing, 35 (12), 980-989. McGraw-Hill. See James, R. Caruso, E.

Public and Social Policy

The Agitator

APRIL 18, 2018

It’s the totality of the psychological associations people have with your organization. You might as well just shoot yourself now and save the time and money.”. brace yourself for short- (and possibly medium- and long-) term fundraising pain as people learn your new mark or name. think a third time about if #2 outweighs #3.

Associations

The Agitator

AUGUST 15, 2018

Karen Bolton of Mind tells of her journey from seeking a psychology degree at age 18 to heading community and events fundraising, marketing and innovation at this UK charity. For starters WoW has already posted four case studies or interviews that deserve your attention. Mindful Fundraising: an interview with Karen Bolton of Mind.

Participation and motivation

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Why then is it acceptable (by default) for a field that ultimately deals with economics, behavioral economics, psychology, color theory, design theory, survey design, linguistics, statistics….to to not demand that folks entering the field have deep, subject matter expertise in these areas? “

Fundraising

iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Managing occupational identity threats and job turnover: How former and current fundraisers manage moments of stigmatized identities. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 29 (3), 383-399. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 27 (2), 165-179. [7] Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 29 (3), 383-399.

Nonprofit Administration and Development

iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2023

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 30 (1), 35-43. [12] International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing, 15 (3), 393-411. [18] Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 26(1), 73-89; James, R. Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations, 27 (2), 998-1011. 11] Burger, J.

Race and Ethnicity

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Maybe it’s because you’re thinking about fundraising or nonprofit management. This is all coming from psychology, social sciences, and my personal observations. So this is some of like the psychology behind what I’m sharing. So I can see your point and are you open to hearing my perspective?

Participation and motivation

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

Operating under crisis is often the norm for nonprofit managers, and COVID-19 is revealing the complexity of global crises and their bearing on self-care for individuals in the sector. By Mandy Sharp Eizinger, M.S. It also often leads to low productivity and high turnover in organizations (Garton, 2017).

Healthcare

The Agitator

JANUARY 5, 2011

Because Boomers are yet to begin processing psychologically that — despite the hype that 70 is the new 50 — certain things, not all good, are inevitable! Methinks Boomer glumness will only get worse, unless they all read Erik Erikson on aging!

Psychology

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 30, 2023

Nonprofit Management & Leadership. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17 (3), 208-212. [12] Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 113 (3), 430-452, 430. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 117 (6), 1139-1144. [16] 28 (4), 437-452. For other explorations see Roberts, J. 12] John, L.

Public and Social Policy

iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

Psychology studies show the same thing. When positive ends tarnish the means: The morality of nonprofit more than of for-profit organizations is tainted by the use of compliance techniques. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology , 76, 67-75.] Psychological Science, 26 (2), 231-236. [6] More was better. 5] Zaval, L.,

Psychology

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

2] More than that, the reality of our own death is a serious psychological problem. Psychology of death (3rd ed.). A dual-process model of defense against conscious and unconscious death-related thoughts: an extension of terror management theory. Psychological Review, 106 (4), 835-845. [4] Simple answer. 2] Kastenbaum, R.

Psychology

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

5 We won’t hazard a guess as to the psychology of androids, but we can say with certainty that corporate messages have entered human dreams. Law professor and activist Dean Spade has noted that the students he teaches often seek to be “nonprofit executive directors” even as they lack a clear idea of what they want to do. Oswald et al.,

Public and Social Policy