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Dr. James Explains How Asking Permission Sets the Stage for “The Ask”

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6] Providing value This phrasing emphasizes value. These value words include, “Ideas” “Gift opportunities” “Investment opportunities” “Conversation,” and “Proposal.” It can provide real value. Using “value” words for the proposal isn’t just a trick. Finally, a delay can increase perceived value. 8] Mrkva, K.

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Embrace Paradox: How To Navigate Tensions For Better Solutions in Life & Work

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in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School in 2006, after receiving an M.A. in psychology at Harvard University in 2004 and an undergraduate degree from Yale University in political psychology in 1996. If you think about the highest value you realize the interdependence.”

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How to Lower the ‘Cost’ of Philanthropy So Your Supporters Donate Major Gifts of Assets

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I needed to learn their story, their values. Merely activating the concept of money changes personal and interpersonal behavior. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17 (3), 208-212. [6] The psychological consequences of money. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 119 , 27-37. [8]

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How to establish “the land of wealth sharing” for major gifts donors

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She can deliver value. You remind me of,” “similar situation”) It leads with value. creative planning,” “avoiding taxes,” “big impact”) It asks for permission to share more value. (“put We’ve provided value to the donor as a guiding sage. The psychology of windfall gains. She can provide creative solutions.

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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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The effective ask presents: A crisis (threat or opportunity) for the donor’s people or values. But this must be a crisis for the donor’s people or values. Suppose the people or values involved don’t matter to the donor. If the donor doesn’t identify with these people or values, the crisis won’t motivate a gift.

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Dr. James explains the power of giving: why leading with a gift always wins

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The gift value is identical. The charity signals that the donor is valued. (We Psychological Science, 25 (3), 648-655; Zlatev, J. Selfishly benevolent or benevolently selfish: When self-interest undermines versus promotes prosocial behavior. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 137 , 112-122. [8]

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How To Use Numbers To Inspire More Giving (and How You Should NOT Use Them)

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Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 97(2), 106-116. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 102(2), 143-153. [6] Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 102(2), 143-153. [10] Merely activating the concept of money changes personal and interpersonal behavior.