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.

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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.

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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.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Writing strategy is carefully constructed along the lines of human decision-making psychology and neurology. Tags: Don't Miss these Posts Pushing the Creative Envelope You Deserve a Raise communications copywriting creativity direct mail direct marketing fundraising major donors nonprofit management planned giving.

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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!

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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.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 8, 2010

Well here’s another fascinating article about today’s consumer psychology. Tags: Don't Miss these Posts charities communications direct marketing fundraising nonprofit management nonprofits research social networking. Welcome to the schizophrenic economy.”. How else can you create experiences for your donors?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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? “

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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!

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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.”.

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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]

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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.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

We've scoured the nonprofit-sphere for high-quality conferences, both large and small, broad and specialized, here in the U.S. Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Nonprofit Management / @BoardSource. Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Management / #AMI2017 / @NPL_Alliance.

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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?

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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. .

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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 (..)

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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.

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