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Youngkin Dialed up Social Norms

There are a lot of political campaigns every year. And there are a lot of political scientists working in academia desperate for real-world experiments to publish results so they can stay in academia. These two facts result in an enormous amount of theory-led, testing and experimenting in politics. I’ve often wondered how much of this […]

Learn More November 8, 2021

Jiu-Jitsu Fundraising

An enemy is crystallizing. It’s motivating. “Rally the mostly satisfied, even-keeled moderates to storm the bastille.”, said nobody ever. Does your organization have an enemy? The rich, the establishment, the pro-this or con-that, the anti-whatever you stand for? Or maybe there’s just a big, prevailing message that has lots of air time, exposure or […]

Learn More November 5, 2021

“Only You Can Control Your Future.” [Navigation Chart for Fundraisers Enclosed]

The headline quotation is from the renowned fundraiser, Dr. Seuss. Well, even if he wasn’t a fundraiser Dr. Seuss’ advice is sound. He’s not alone in warning about grabbing hold of and steering your organization’s destiny , as literally hundreds of Agitator posts on the subject can attest. Enter the fascinating –and most helpful — […]

Learn More November 3, 2021

Free the Plush Toys and Tote Bags. Fundraising’s Supply Chain Woes.

Although the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween vanished with this morning’s sunrise another specter is sending chills up fundraiser’s spines. The Ghost of Supply Chain 2021. Bobbing offshore on hundreds of ships at anchor outside U.S. ports are shipping containers crammed with holiday goodies that may –or may not—be unloaded in time for the holidays. […]

Learn More November 1, 2021

Epic Fail And That’s OK

A lot of work done by behavioral scientists to promote more mask wearing during Covid met with little to no success. The key in our view is getting Covid messaging, and all messaging by extension, beyond the one-size-fits-nobody world. For starters, it’s no secret that Conservatives and Liberals tend to view the efficacy and necessity […]

Learn More October 29, 2021

The Fastest Way to Perfect Supporter Satisfaction

Q: What’s the fastest way to get perfect supporter satisfaction ratings? A: Have all your dissatisfied supporters leave and never come back. If that isn’t your preferred option, you might be interested in another. If so, mark your calendar: 4th November, 10am EST, Webinar on Donor Satisfaction. Kevin and I will share a new and […]

Learn More October 27, 2021