Download or read book Inside the Mind of the Bequest Donor written by Russell James and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining new fMRI neuroimaging results from his lab at Texas Tech University with experimental psychology, psychological theory, and survey research, Dr. Russell James leads the reader inside the conscious and subconscious processes engaged by bequest decision-making. Although many fundraisers think that legacy giving is just like any other form of fundraising, these new studies using fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) show just how differently the brain reacts to legacy decisions. This lively presentation by the author of the world's first published peer-reviewed research examining charitable bequest decision-making using fMRI is no dry academic textbook. Including more than 300 visual slides taken from his public lecture presentations, the book presents intensely practical suggestions for dramatically increasing success in planned giving, legacy fundraising, and estate planning. Chapters: 1 Preface 2 Introduction 3 Why Bequest Giving is Different 4 Terror Management Theory Stage 1: Avoidance 5 Terror Management Theory Stage 2: Autobiographical Heroism & Symbolic Immortality 6 Understanding Neuroimaging Research in Charitable Giving 7 Results of Neuroimaging Experiments in Charitable Bequest Decision-Making 8 Testing Messages to Encourage Charitable Bequests 9 Practical Applications Part I: Managing Avoidance 10 Practical Applications Part II: Building Autobiographical Relevance & Symbolic Immortality 11 Using The Model to Understand Your Two Biggest Competitors
Download or read book The Art of Planned Giving written by Douglas E. White and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A unique book with a unique approach, this is destined to become aclassic." --Charitable Gift Planning News In this deeply humane and informative book, Douglas White deftlyweaves together personal insight and level-headed advice in aprobing look at the human side of planned giving. He helps youunderstand, develop, and use the interpersonal skills that are anessential part of every successful planned giving officer'sart. White provides practical answers to such crucial questions as: Howdo I successfully approach a prospect for a planned gift? What arethe steps to building a prospect's trust and instilling a sense ofmission? How can I tell if I'm being too aggressive--or notaggressive enough? How do I handle a donor's lawyer and otheradvisors who don't support the gift? Tracing the entire process of acquiring a planned gift from thefirst phone call to managing the gift's assets, White offers manyhelpful pointers on how to deal with donors, their families, andtheir professional advisors, as well as executive directors andboard members within your organization. He also helps you translatetechnical knowledge into planned gifts that are better for bothdonors and charities. The first book to take you beyond the mere mechanics and into thevery soul of planned giving, The Art of Planned Giving is animportant working resource for planned giving officers,fund-raising professionals and consultants, as well as nonprofitexecutives and board members.
Download or read book Financial Behavior written by Harold Kent Baker and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the editors -- About the contributors -- Abbreviations -- Financial behavior and psychology -- Financial behavior : an overview / H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck, and Victor Ricciardi -- The financial psychology of players, services, and products / Victor Ricciardi -- The financial behavior of major players -- Individual investors / Henrik Cronqvist and Danling Jiang -- Institutional investors / Alexandre Skiba and Hilla Skiba -- Corporate executives, directors, and boards / John R. Nofsinger and Pattanaporn Chatjuthamard -- Financial planners and advisors / Benjamin F. Cummings -- Financial analysts / Susan M. Young -- Portfolio managers / Erik Devos, Andrew C. Spieler, and Joseph M. Tenaglia -- Financial psychopaths / Deborah W. Gregory -- Financial and investor psychology of specific players -- The psychology of high net worth individuals / Rebecca Li-Huang -- The psychology of traders / Duccio Martelli -- A closer look at frequent trader / Michal Strahivevitz -- The psychology of women investors / Marguerita M. Cheng, and Sameer S. Somal -- The financial psychology of millennials / April Rudin and Catherine McBreen -- The psychology of financial services -- Psychological aspect of financial planning / Dave Yeske and Elissa Buie -- Financial advisory services / Jeroen Nieboer, Paul Dolan, and Ivo Vlaev -- Insurance and risk management / James M. Moten Jr. and C.W. Copeland -- Psychological factors in estate planning / John Guerin and L. Paul Hood -- Individual biases in retirement planning and wealth management / James E. Brewer Jr., and Charles Self -- The behavioral aspects of investmnet products and markets -- Traditional asset allocation securities: stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash / Christopher Milliken, Ehsan Nikbakht, and Andrew Spieler -- Behavioral aspects of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, hedge funds, and pension funds / Nathan Mauck -- Current trends in successful international mergers and acquisitions / Nancy Hubbard -- Art and collectibles management / Peter J. May -- Market efficiency issues -- Behavioral finance market hypothesis / Alex Plastun -- Stock market anomalies / Steve Fan and Linda Yu -- The psychology of speculation in financial markets / Victor Ricciardi -- Can humans dance with machines? : institutional investors, high frequency trading, and modern markets dynamics / Irene Aldridge -- The application and future of behavioral finance -- Applications of client behavior : a practitioner's perspective / Harold Evensky -- Practical challenges of implementing behavioral finance : reflections from the field / Greg B. Davies and Peter Brooks -- The future of behavioral finance / Michael Dowling and Brian Lucey -- Discussion questions and answers -- Index
Download or read book Effective Fund Raising Management written by Kathleen S. Kelly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a ground-breaking departure from existing works, almost all of which are how-to manuals based on anecdotal evidence, this is the first academic textbook on fund raising. By integrating practical knowledge with social science theory and research, it presents a comprehensive approach to the function, from its legal and ethical principles to the managerial process by which gifts are raised. Territory previously uncharted in the literature is explored, such as the historical and organizational contexts of contemporary practice. Explanations of programs, techniques, and publics introduce a new system for understanding fund raising's major concepts. Unlike efforts in established fields, most of the material represents original scholarship undertaken to produce a first-time text. The book's main purpose is to teach students about fund raising--a high-demand, high-paying occupation that will continue to expand into the 21st century as the need for trained practitioners exceeds the supply. During the last decade, fund-raising education moved into the formal classroom and away from an apprenticeship tradition of senior practitioners mentoring newcomers. Yet until now, there has not been a textbook to support this evolving professionalism. Faculty have been reluctant to define fund raising as an academic subject in the absence of a theory-based teaching resource, and courses usually have been assigned to part-time instructors hired from the practice. This textbook addresses the void. It is designed for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses dealing with fund raising as a primary or secondary subject. Among its features, each chapter points out research gaps and opportunities--such as problems and theories for master's theses and doctoral dissertations--and ends with a list of suggested readings. The text is appropriate for the diverse academic areas in which fund raising, nonprofit management, and philanthropy are taught, including public administration, management, arts and humanities, education, social work, economics, and sociology. Because of its public relations orientation, it is particularly suited for courses offered in that discipline. Additional audiences are practitioners enrolled in professional development programs; CEOs, trustees, and others interested in self-study; and scholars who need serious literature on the subject.
Download or read book The Economics of Inequality Poverty and Discrimination in the 21st Century written by Robert S. Rycroft and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholars examine the conflicting paradigms of affluence and destitution in the United States—as well as other free societies—and discuss the influence of education, race, and status on economic mobility. While recent catastrophic events in New Orleans and Haiti may have magnified issues of social inequity, leaders have debated over poverty and discrimination for decades. Are the poor disadvantaged by the institutions of society or by the choices they make? Through two insightful volumes, the author examines differing academic and political perspectives to help shed light on the causes of poverty and inequality; the role that gender, race, age, or sexual preference plays in determining opportunity; and the effectiveness of current social and economic policies in balancing the inequity among disparate groups. The Economics of Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination in the 21st Century consists of 2 volumes containing 32 papers divided into 5 categories: measurement, inequality and mobility, institutions and choices, demographic groups and discrimination, and policy. The papers—written by economists, sociologists, philosophers and lawyers—deal with the extent of inequality in the United States and how it compares to other countries, and the newly emerging evidence on the relationship between inequality and mobility within a society.
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Download or read book Fundraising Basics written by Barbara L. Ciconte and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As nonprofit organizations face heightened scrutiny by the general public, donors, regulators, and members of Congress, the Third Edition of the essential book on the basics of fundraising provides new, up-to-date and valuable information that every fundraiser needs to know. With ethics and accountability being the primary theme of the Third Edition, this practical guide will continue to provide an overview of the field and give development staff, managers, and directors a platform from which to operate their fundraising programs. The new edition also provides much needed information on giving trends, computer hardware and software available for fundraisers, cost estimates and workflow timetables, and the importance of the Internet. This primer remains a must-have for anyone new to the fundraising arena.
Download or read book A Legal Primer on Managing Museum Collections Third Edition written by Marie C. Malaro and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed when it was first published in 1985 as the bible of U.S. collections management, A Legal Primer on Managing Museum Collections offers the only comprehensive discussion of the legal questions faced by museums regarding collections. This revised and expanded third edition addresses the many legal developments—including a comprehensive discussion of stolen art and the international movement of cultural property, recent developments in copyright, and the effects of burgeoning electronic uses—that have occurred during the past twenty-five years. An authorative, go-to book for any museum professional, Legal Primer offers detailed explanations of the law, suggestions for preventing legal problems, and numerous case studies of lawsuits involving museum collections.
Download or read book Achieving Excellence in Fundraising written by Eugene R. Tempel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the go-to reference for fundraising principles, concepts, and techniques. With comprehensive guidance toward the fundraising role, this book reflects the latest advances in fundraising knowledge. Coverage includes evolving technologies, the importance of high net worth donors, global fundraising perspectives, results analysis and performance evaluation, accountability, and credentialing, with contributions from noted experts in the field. You'll gain essential insight into the practice of fundraising and the fundraising cycle, reinforced by ancillary discussion questions, case studies, and additional readings. With contributions from members of The Fund Raising School and the faculty of Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this new edition includes detailed guidance on nonprofit accounting practices as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, rounding out the complete, thorough coverage of the fundraising profession. Designed to provide both theory and practical knowledge, this book is an all-in-one resource for anyone who performs fundraising duties. Understand donor dynamics and craft an institutional development plan Explore essential marketing and solicitation techniques Learn effective volunteer recruitment, retention, and management strategies Fundraising merges a variety of fields including psychology, business management, accounting, and marketing, making it a unique role that requires a uniquely well rounded yet focused skillset. Amidst economic uncertainty and a widening wealth gap the world over, it's more important than ever for fundraisers to have a firm grasp on the tools at their disposal. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the ultimate guide to succeeding in this critical role.
Download or read book Consumption Behavior and the Effects of Government Fiscal Policies written by Randall P. Mariger and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Consumption Behavior and the Effects of Government Fiscal Policies, Randall Mariger explores how people make decisions about how much to consume and save over their lifetimes. An understanding of these issues illuminates not only individual behavior but important properties of the macro economy as well. The most popular framework for analyzing consumption has been the life-cycle theory. Mariger tests two fundamental, and controversial, assumptions underlying the theory--that there are no planned bequests and that human capital is marketable. To do this, he fits a structural consumption model that incorporates endogenous liquidity constraints (non-marketability of human capital), but no planned bequests, to data on a cross-section of U. S. families. This estimated model, in conjunction with estimates of alternative models, enables him to make inferences about the respective effects of liquidity constraints and social security wealth on consumption. This latter effect yields indirect evidence concerning planned bequests. Mariger also presents direct evidence concerning bequest behavior. Among his findings are that the model fits the data very well in spite of its tight theoretical structure; that liquidity constraints are prevalent and have important effects on consumption behavior; that planned bequests appear not to be common among families in the lower 99.1% of the wealth distribution; and that families in the upper 0.9% of the wealth distribution appear to plan substantial bequests. Mariger devotes the latter part of his book to studying the implications of his estimated consumption model for the effects of government fiscal policies. More specifically, he simulates the model to infer the effects of government tax/debt policy, as well as those of the social security system, on aggregate savings.
Download or read book Achieving Excellence in Fundraising written by Timothy L. Seiler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hank Rosso's Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising, 3rd Edition, explains the fund raising profession's major principles, concepts and techniques. A host of respected authors demonstrate why fund raising is a strategic management discipline, and elucidate each step in the fund raising cycle: assessing human and societal needs, setting goals, selecting gift markets and fund raising techniques, soliciting new gifts, and encouraging renewals. This book provides a conceptual foundation for the fund raising profession, thoroughly examining its principles, strategies and methods. Using practical examples, the authors explain the reasoning behind the planning and selection of strategies for all fund raising activities. Edited by Gene Tempel, Executive Director of Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy, this third edition of the Rosso's fund raising classic both retains the original philosophical principles of the first edition and offers new insights on recent fund raising developments. Each chapter has been updated, and Tempel has added new sections on technology and fund raising, the internet, women as donors, stewardship, and fund raising as a profession. Authors include such fund raising luminaries as Tim Seiler, Dwight Burlingame, Lilya Wagner, Mal Warwick, Kay Sprinkel Grace and Kim Klein.
Download or read book Money for the Asking written by Peter Munstedt and published by A-R Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Money for the Asking explores the basics of fundraising for music library professionals. Music libraries face many challenges today, including shrinking budgets. Fundraising is one way to increase a librarys resources, but few books address fundraising opportunities specifically for music libraries. In this concise volume Peter Munstedt provides practical advice for music librarians who want to initiate fundraising. Based on his depth of experience, the author explains the importance of promoting a librarys needs, which can be critical in establishing fundraising efforts. Working with individual donors is essential for any fundraising program. The book differentiates four essential steps that development professionals employ when working with donors, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. There is also an explanation of the various types of donations, such as gifts in kind, monetary gifts, endowments, and planned giving. Obtaining resources through grants is another significant aspect of fundraising. The book covers corporation, foundation, and government grants within the context of music libraries. Other methods of raising money are also described, including several kinds of fundraising events, such as benefit concerts, book sales, as well as other public and private events. While encouraging music libraries to pursue fundraising, the author also cautions about several subtle issues that consist of hidden costs, internal politics, and ethical concerns. This book reveals principles in the professional development world as seen through the eyes of a music librarian. The author explains real-life experiences in a music library setting, including case studies from his library. Also provided are examples of fundraising web pages from various other music libraries. The book reveals the positive effects and actual benefits that fundraising can bring to a music library. Money really is there for the asking.
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Download or read book Donor Centered Planned Gift Marketing written by Michael J. Rosen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-29 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh step-by-step guide for identifying your nonprofit's planned giving prospects and inspiring them to give generously Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing helps nonprofit organizations move beyond traditional marketing techniques that have historically yielded only modest results and reveals how putting the focus on the donor can produce the best outcomes for all. Here, nonprofits new to gift planning will learn to market effectively from the start while those with established programs will discover ways to enhance their efforts. You will learn about various donor-centered marketing channels and techniques, as well as how to generate internal support for an improved planned gift marketing effort. Full of useful and proven tips you can implement for immediate results Offers practical tools including forms and checklists Includes a worksheet to help organizations calculate their planned giving potential Sharing the latest research findings, this book shows you how to identify who your planned giving prospects are. You will learn how to effectively focus on them through meaningful communication that ultimately inspires them to give-and give more.
Download or read book Diploma in Fundraising crowdfunding City of London College of Economics 3 months 100 online self paced written by City of London College of Economics and published by City of London College of Economics. This book was released on with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview Did you ever wonder how to finance a project? Here’s how you can do it. Content - Getting Ready for Grantseeking - Writing Letters of Inquiry - The Budget: Translating Your Story from Words to Numbers - The Summary, Titles, and Headings: Preparing - Site Visits and Beyond: Interacting with Funders - Your Marketing Copy - 90 days to success in fundraising - Fundraising software - Fundraising with Social Media - Expert hints and tips - And much more Duration 3 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.
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