Brigid Slipka

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Entries from July 7th, 2010

Spectrum of Givers: Universalists

July 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Philanthropists & Donors, Why do we give?

The Universalists are giving me problems to write about, because I’ve never been one. I’ve done the bit where I’ve wanted to make a gift to feel good about myself. I’ve done the bit where I’ve wanted to make a gift to feel really good about myself so I pay attention to who I’m giving [...]

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(Projectus Interruptus! Ends and Odds)

July 6th, 2010 · Comments Off · Fundraising

Not crazy about interrupting my self-established rule of dedicating consecutive posts to the Spectrum of Giving.  But I’m doing it anyway because there is some important stuff out there that you must see.  Also, if I put the post title in parentheses, it’s like it doesn’t really exist. Right. Over at Good Intentions Are Not [...]

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Spectrum of Givers: Friends

July 1st, 2010 · Comments Off · Philanthropists & Donors, Why do we give?

[This is part of a series of posts on the motivations of donors, ranging from most selfish to most selfless: the Spectrum of Givers] As a Giver again moves along the Spectrum, she becomes less and less ego-centric.  Whereas the Do Gooder considers it a point of pride not to be on the receiving end of [...]

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