Research suggests the same benefits come from donating to charities or volunteering your time, like at a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter. Here are some of the ways that giving is good for …

Dec 1, 2016 · Research on generosity and behavioral economics can provide insights on how donors think. 1. Giving is like eating chocolate cake. Generosity lights up the same part of your …

Here are 7 Reasons Why You May Want to Re-Ignite the Desire to Give. 1. Giving helps others. If you're blessed with the means to live a reasonably comfortable way of life (meaning, if you're …

Mar 14, 2025 · 1. The Altruistic Instinct: Giving for the Greater Good. At the heart of donor psychology lies altruism—the selfless concern for the well-being of others. Some donors give …

Aug 31, 2017 · There are so many ways to give. Here are some, inspired by Jennifer Iacovelli’s book Simple Giving: Easy Ways to Give Every Day: 1. Spend Money on Others. Even a small …

Dec 21, 2011 · Americans give around $300 billion a year to charity. There are, of course, many different reasons as to why people give. Some give to feel a sense of value and satisfaction, …

Feb 25, 2025 · When we learn to give without expectations, we don’t just change others’ lives; we transform ourselves. Like ripples in a pond, each act of unconditional giving creates waves of …

Mar 26, 2024 · Developing an understanding of why people give can help you figure out which psychological triggers will lead to donations for your cause. Knowing that, you can design your …

Aug 2, 2021 · Along with our generous history, researchers have begun studying why we give. What are the factors that lead us toward—or away from—generous behavior? Happier people …

Sep 25, 2024 · Understanding the multifaceted psychological motives behind why we give gifts reveals that gifting is more than just a material exchange. It is a fundamental human activity …