Well done, very interesting! I personally find myself experiencing giving fatigue due to the updates. I wonder if you have any thoughts about that. I think I’m somewhat of a detached giver. For example, one of the missionary families we support asked if we’d like to be added to their list of visits to discuss how their ministry is doing. I respectively declined. My philosophy is that if I’m giving to something, I don’t really need to know what’s going on all the time. I’ll let the recipient of the gift loop me in on things of utmost importance. I feel as if the pressure to constantly update and providing moving stories can be exhausting to the people doing the work. Usually the type of charities I support have very long term goals that might not take root in my lifetime. That could be why k prefer a detached relationship from the causes I support. I trust the work is being done and I don’t want to burden the people doing the hard work with expectations of frequent big picture ah ha moments. Anyway, good job getting me to think more deeply about this topic!
After reading your post, I got to thinking about why I don't give on a regular basis. There are organizations, I feel, are doing the work that is very much needed. I want to give on a regular basis because I know that my giving will help. It's the hesitation and procrastination that stand in my way. My goal is to become a consistent giver and being a part of your organization may be the inspiration I need to fulfill my goal. Thanks Dre.
That’s so interesting! I actually never thought of that—sounds like you’re more of a passive giver, does that sound right? You should take my donor personas quiz and see if that rings true. I’m always interested in how my donation is making a difference but never thought about the pressure that might put on orgs. Such a great perspective!
Well done, very interesting! I personally find myself experiencing giving fatigue due to the updates. I wonder if you have any thoughts about that. I think I’m somewhat of a detached giver. For example, one of the missionary families we support asked if we’d like to be added to their list of visits to discuss how their ministry is doing. I respectively declined. My philosophy is that if I’m giving to something, I don’t really need to know what’s going on all the time. I’ll let the recipient of the gift loop me in on things of utmost importance. I feel as if the pressure to constantly update and providing moving stories can be exhausting to the people doing the work. Usually the type of charities I support have very long term goals that might not take root in my lifetime. That could be why k prefer a detached relationship from the causes I support. I trust the work is being done and I don’t want to burden the people doing the hard work with expectations of frequent big picture ah ha moments. Anyway, good job getting me to think more deeply about this topic!
After reading your post, I got to thinking about why I don't give on a regular basis. There are organizations, I feel, are doing the work that is very much needed. I want to give on a regular basis because I know that my giving will help. It's the hesitation and procrastination that stand in my way. My goal is to become a consistent giver and being a part of your organization may be the inspiration I need to fulfill my goal. Thanks Dre.
That’s such a good point—procrastination is hard to let go of. Thanks for sharing!
That’s so interesting! I actually never thought of that—sounds like you’re more of a passive giver, does that sound right? You should take my donor personas quiz and see if that rings true. I’m always interested in how my donation is making a difference but never thought about the pressure that might put on orgs. Such a great perspective!