There are two different kinds of empathy, and identifying the type that is more prevalent in a particular donor can help when it comes to your gift conversations. That's the conclusion of new research presented at a session moderated by Pentera President & CEO Claudine A. Donikian at last year's annual symposium on philanthropy at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Showing posts with label altruism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label altruism. Show all posts
While Women Are More Altruistic, Egoism Plays Important Role in Giving
Women are more motivated to give to charity by altruism and by trust in an organization, according to new research presented at a symposium panel moderated by Pentera President & CEO Claudine A. Donikian. While the research applies to outright gifts, it lines up well with previous research on planned gifts and on women in philanthropy.
Understanding Motives of Volunteers May Help with the Ask for Planned Gifts
Like many nonprofits, you likely have a plan to approach some of your organization's volunteers to ask them for planned gifts. A recent panel discussion on research moderated by Pentera President & CEO Claudine A. Donikian included information that could be useful in tailoring that conversation: research on the motivations of volunteers, including whether they are motivated primarily to help others or motivated by receiving some type of benefit.
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