7 Faces of Philanthropy

by Russ Alan Prince 1994 - wrote several books after this great one

Typing the rich people who contribute - usually with money

Communitarians 26%

Helping the LOCAL community makes sense. 91% male. Voluntary act - not an obligation.

Be careful that funds not diluted by national organization.

They want to have a say in how the $ are used.

They want public acknowledgement

Proposal: Have Communitarians contribute so as to accelerate development of the Skyaid system that will help the community. Both $$ and time/influence. This might also save his life

Devout 21%

Gods will for them to help others. 96% go to church. 86% college education

They attribute their material success to god

The act of giving is a sing of spiritual maturity.

Can give to international religious groups - does not have to be local

It is an inescapable moral obligation

Give the blessing of health!

Done freely without strings attached

Skyaid should be endorsed by at least one religious organization - then it can be trusted

Should have a trustee who is strongly religious: priest...?

Low follow-thru involvement

Morally obligated to support parents? With Skyaid over parents home-town

Let many gives add comments as to why they gave. privacy concerns?

Investors 15%

Everyone should win as a result of the contribution: Victim, family, society, operator?

Tend to donate to a wide variety of nonprofits after a careful analysis

Not have to decide to give, but just how much each year and to whom

Benefit to "my family' how about benefit to his parents?

Would go to taxes otherwise and govt is wasteful and never eliminates a social problem

Does not feel morally obligated

His 'investments' should pay real 'dividends'

90% expect individual attention and be appreciated - honors, dinner if noticeable difference.

Frameable certificate causes others to notice his philanthropy

?? Upon death - can give 1/2 to charity, otherwise that 1/2 just goes to taxes pg 45

Socialites 11%

62% women, 80% college graduates

Support those nonprofits which offer opportunities for socializing - such as fund-raising events

92% believe that nonprofits are more capable than government

Big parties raise piles of money

Focus on the results $50 per person.

There are social consequences of being affiliated with a nonprofit - so they take care up front. It must provide no social risks - must be well run

After the gift ; individual attention and public recognition. Lapse in attentiveness will result in loss of future support. Attention = paraphrase what person said. They need reassurance that they have been heard

Socialites are so focused on fund-raising they have little need to be concerned with the uses of the funds.

Socialites desire formal recognition of their efforts

Repayers 10%

Had previously benefited from the institution NOT Skyaid!

Altruists 9%

Doing good feels right. Selfless. Gives their life a greater sense of purpose (spiritual but not affiliated with a formal religion).

They disparage/resent donors who want social exchange, investment, etc. But they tolerate self-interested behavior by other donors

Wishes to remain anonymous

55% believe that nonprofits are superior to the government

More than any other group - focus on social causes such as elderly and the poor

90% College educated, 70% business owner

They believe that donating to charity is a moral imperative which should be everyone's responsibility - not just the rich

Altruists give because they believe that they are the ONLY TRUE philanthropists

The quality of the people in the nonprofit is very important in making the decision as to which nonprofit to contribute to. They people in the nonprofit should be known and have a solid reputation. Other 50% of Altruists are more skeptical and will do a full background check (United Way backlash) They do their own research and rely on their own instincts.

95% of Altruists consider it important that others recognize, respect, and acknowledge their motivation to give. 85% want individual attentions - not standard dinners/certificates. However they do NOT want public recognition, dinners, newspapers, etc.

only 5% of Altruists want to be involved in the operation of the nonprofit

Dynasts 8%

41% of dynasts had inherited wealth and 56% got source of wealth from getting the family business. 94% college educated

They give because their family have taught them it is important, it is part of their self-concept

They make a personal and detailed evaluation of a nonprofit before making a decision to donate. 61% use advisors. 81% feel strongly that nonprofits should be familiar with THEIR motivation for giving. They want to be kept informed and involved after the gift.

Table of all donor types

 

Importance of Charity Networks

Power of Testimonials

How often they are asked about meetings

% of donors

Socialites

100%

94%

30%

11%

Communitarians

97%

83%

38%

26%

Dynasts

92%

100%

80%

8%

Investors

88%

93%

25%

15%

Altruists

85%

60%

25%

9%

Devout

82%

90%

37%

21%

Repayers

10%

85%

30%

10%