This week on the Nonprofit Science Podcast I am joined by Nina Sooter. Nina is a neuroeconomics researcher at the University of Geneva. Her work focuses on moral and pro-social decision-making. During this conversation we discuss:
⦿ 4:51 Does pure altruism exist
⦿ 7:17 Can virtual reality be used as a fundraising strategy?
⦿ 10:05 What emotions impacted donations and future willingness to donate?
⦿ 12:47 Why forming a connection with donors is so important
⦿ 16:21 Are emotional appeals the best way to get donors to become long-term supporters
⦿ 19:14 Can B corps be philanthropic partners?
⦿ 23:12 Should nonprofits seek sponsorships from B corps that align with the values of the organization
⦿ 27:30 Can partnering with B corps help nonprofit and B corps staff find fulfillment in their work
⦿ 29:40 What is a protected value
⦿ 31:10 Does stress impact honesty
⦿ 36:35 If we’re pitting honesty and altruism against each other, which value is stronger?
⦿ 39:09 What’s next for Nina’s research
To learn more about Nina Sooter’s work, click here.
Here’s what you can expect to take away from this episode…
⦿ How to apply lessons learned from virtual reality fundraising experiments
⦿ An understanding of how B corps and nonprofits can work together in win-win collaborations
⦿ An understanding of how different situations can influence moral decision making
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
⦿ Learn more about Nina Sooter’s work and the Behavioral Philanthropy Lab at the University of Geneva
⦿ Article: Virtual reality for philanthropy: A promising tool to innovate fundraising
⦿ Article: Honesty is predicted by moral values and economic incentives but is unaffected by acute stress
