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 NP Local Podcast 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
