Are you leading a community-based nonprofit or ministry and feeling a bit alone? Well, you are NOT alone! NPLocal exists to support you in your journey as a nonprofit leader in short, easily digested (approximately 20 minute) conversations. Join renowned podcaster Jason Cass and nonprofit veteran and consultant Scott Niermann for wide-ranging discussions that will encourage, educate, and remind you that we're all in this together. Topics range from managing your board and fundraising to unique insights into the nonprofit sector as a whole, and will include interesting and influential expert guests from time to time.
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Are you leading a community-based nonprofit or ministry and feeling a bit alone? Well, you are NOT alone! NPLocal exists to support you in your journey as a nonprofit leader in short, easily digested (approximately 20 minute) conversations. Join renowned podcaster Jason Cass and nonprofit veteran and consultant Scott Niermann for wide-ranging discussions that will encourage, educate, and remind you that we're all in this together. Topics range from managing your board and fundraising to unique insights into the nonprofit sector as a whole, and will include interesting and influential expert guests from time to time.
Have you ever wondered what drives people to make a gift - even a really big gift? In this short episode, Cass and Niermann discuss reasons why people give, and the emotional connections with, and benefits to, those who give.
Episode Highlights:
Exploring the connection between emotions and decisions to donate to charity
Discussing personal updates and the hosts' experiences with philanthropy
Delving into new research suggesting pre-giving emotions influence charitable actions
Analyzing the shift in motivations for giving, highlighting the role of emotion over the past decade
Reflecting on the impact of societal changes on philanthropic behaviors
Examining academic debates around the 'warm glow' theory versus preheating effects in giving
Concluding thoughts on the reciprocal benefits of giving and its implications on personal legacy
Key Quotes:
“As a fundraiser, I want people to feel good about supporting our organization. I want them to have a warm glow if you will, but I really want the person that is inherently generous. That fundamentally believes in our mission and, and knows and trusts that we're going to make an impact.” - Scott Niermann
“Anything we can do on this podcast to inspire more people, any donors, any board members listening out there, this is good for them. So you're right. There is a reciprocity. There is a benefit to all of this, whether you need to decrease cortisol, whether you need to feel better about your place on the planet.” - Scott Niermann
Resources Mentioned:
Reach out to Jason Cass
Reach out to Scott Niermann - Scott can assist with church, nonprofit, and commercial insurance in Tennessee and Georgia.
The Insurance Alliance serves organizations in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
Niermann Coaching and Consulting
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Featured article:
People who donate to charity seem to have one thing in common
Bank of America/Merrill Lynch study on high net worth philanthropy
The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research
The Health Benefits of Giving Back
I Like Giving - Book
I Like Giving - Website
NP Local
Are you leading a community-based nonprofit or ministry and feeling a bit alone? Well, you are NOT alone! NPLocal exists to support you in your journey as a nonprofit leader in short, easily digested (approximately 20 minute) conversations. Join renowned podcaster Jason Cass and nonprofit veteran and consultant Scott Niermann for wide-ranging discussions that will encourage, educate, and remind you that we're all in this together. Topics range from managing your board and fundraising to unique insights into the nonprofit sector as a whole, and will include interesting and influential expert guests from time to time.
