Tag: Psychology
Philanthropy
Rethinking Human Nature
Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life by Dacher Keltner
Global Issues
Speaking YouTube
Global Issues
The Violent Death of Benevolence
Research supports violent media's negative impact on civility.
Nonprofits
Ethics and Nonprofits
Unethical behavior remains a persistent problem in nonprofits and for-profits alike. To help organizations solve that problem, the authors examine the factors that influence moral conduct, the ethical issues that arise specifically in charitable organizations, and the best ways to promote ethical behavior within organizations.
Global Issues
At a Loss for Ethics
Studies show that individuals are more susceptible to corrupt behavior when trying to avoid a loss.
Civic Engagement
Jennifer Aaker - The Psychology of Giving
Research shows that spending time and money on others makes people happy—so why don't more people donate to or volunteer for nonprofits? In this audio lecture, sponsored by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation, Stanford marketing professor Jennifer Aaker offers insights into the phenomenon. She then turns those insights into lessons in nonprofit management that organizations can use to create compelling ways for more people to give financially and personally to the causes they care about.