Why do people give? In a data-driven world, it's easy to forget that behind every gift is a WHY. On this episode, Vice President of Philanthropy for the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) Eric Frans discusses the psychology of philanthropy, the impact of a charity's "inside language", and how generosity facilitates a journey of healing.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
- Getting to know Eric Frans and his work at the IFCJ [0:47]
- The psychology of fundraising [3:50]
- Exploring the transformation of the fundraising industry over the last two decades [5:20]
- Changing our "inside" language for the better [11:00]
- The most important gift charities need to chase [13:40]
- How generosity can heal the soul [16:59]
- Donor identity, the physics of giving, and discovering the "why" [23:11]
- Eric's tips for improving mid-level giving [35:39]
- Professionalism in fundraising [43:14]
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