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Back to Search135: Neuroscience and Giving - Generosity During Emergencies
Season 4 Episode 135
"Urgency triggers a distinctive neurobiological state. In fundraising terms, this means an urgent appeal can literally put a donors brain in “alert m…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
134: Neuroscience and Giving - Volunteering Feels Good
Season 4 Episode 134
"Volunteering can satisfy psychological needs: the need to belong to a community, to see one’s values an action or to develop skills and purpose."
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3 months ago
133: Neuroscience and Giving - Maintaining Trust
Season 4 Episode 133
"...Donors don’t just invest their money, they invest their trust. Admitting uncertainty or limitations can actually boost credibility...."
I am read…
3 months, 1 week ago
132: Neuroscience and Giving - Personal Identity and Giving
Season 4 Episode 132
"...If a donor donates regularly – even small amounts –they gather evidence from their own behavior that “I am a generous person.” Once someone embra…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
131: To a Generous Holiday Season
Season 4 Episode 131
As you know, this podcast highlights the transformative beauty of generosity. I will be taking a brief break until January, and in the meantime, I en…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
130: Neuroscience and Giving - Empathy Builds Buildings
Season 4 Episode 130
"... In light of the science, inviting someone to give is really inviting them to tap into these biologically rooted joys of generosity..."
I am readi…
4 months ago
Spotlight: A Trusted Leader Makes the Case
Season 4 Episode 129
This is a "re-air," because during economic uncertainty it's important that the leader continues to communicate consistently during this year-end giv…
4 months, 1 week ago
Spotlight: Growing Generosity During Uncertainty
Season 4 Episode 128
This is a "re-air," since economic uncertainty continues this year-end giving season.
"...for the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unh…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
127: Genuine Community Building - Expand the Horizons for Donors
Season 4 Episode 127
"...And expanding one's horizons in such ways, being exposed to new information and new possibilities in life, tends to enhance human well-being..."
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
126: Genuine Community Building - Do Not Lose Courage
Season 4 Episode 126
"...Give, give again and again, don’t lose courage, keep it up and go on giving! No one has ever become poor from giving!.."
This week, I’m reading fr…
5 months ago