What Factors Influence the Individual Person and Businesses to Donate to Charities?

Diana George wrote her article about non-profit organizations that try to convince the public about how there are people that really do need help. The purpose of her article is to convince people that they are hearing about people who the ones that are hearing about people who are the ones that are in need the most. Throughout the years in the media people in poverty are portrayed as either helpless victims or

The commercial by ASPCA has one message, and that is to protect and better the condition of life for national, farm, and wild animals. ASPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals. They have a mission, that is to rescue, save and help animals all around North America because there are way too many cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Sarah McLachlan makes an argument about animals being abused and neglected, and how we can change that by a mere donation. This argument persuades the audience with the small videos and pictures in the background showing sad, hurt, and neglected animals that need a home with owners who will love and take care of them.

Emily Andrews argues in her essay “Why I Don’t Spare “Spare Change”” that it does more harm than good to give money to beggars on the street rather than giving to an organization such as United Way to help the needy, pointing out that “one cannot be certain that one is giving to a needy individual” and that by giving to a charitable organization “ones money is likely to be used wisely.”

Throughout the commercial sick children and shown being given different tests and laying in hospital beds. By showing these images the audience feels a sense of fear, loss, pain, and grief, even though they do not personally know the children. By not donating the audience does feel responsible for these sick children potentially losing their lives. At the same time the commercial causes such negative feelings, it also provides positive ones such as hope and pride. By donating to St. Jude’s hospital a child’s life can be saved and that is because of you. This is effective for St. Jude’s because most people would rather feel positive feelings rather than negative, so they are more likely to call and donate to keep that positive feeling going. Also, ending the advertisement on a positive note by telling the audience “You can bring them that hope” the audience is drawn into pathos all over

Though being meant for mainly United Kingdom viewers, the advert hit social media and gained many more views. The grain of a wider audiences definitely spread the British Red Cross mission to grab people’s attention and have viewers donate to continue their services.

This study constitutes an attempt to induce higher income households to donate a greater percentage of their disposable income to charitable causes. The way in which it seeks to achieve this goal is through the administration of an online survey whose primary intent is the elicitation of dissonant processes, which may serve to enhance the subjective valuation about the charity, Hunger Free Colorado. According to their website:

In order to complement the montage of pathetic puppies, their situation must be explained- why they’re there, how often this happens, and what the next step is. This is all explained in between the short clips using a simple format: black screen with white words in a simple font that appear to get closer. The effect of this is alarm in the viewer by focusing on the stark reality of the animal’s lives. The tradeoff between shots of the sad cats and dogs and the distressing facts lead up to the climax of the commercial with Sarah McLachlan speaking about the mission of this shelter. She explains the sad stories behind each of the animals and presents a simple solution: these animals are in trouble and you can help them by donating. It is as easy to comprehend as cause and effect, which makes it easier for the audience to donate since it takes out unnecessary comprehensive

Staff and volunteers focus on connecting directly with people in need and creating programs that empower them to reduce their own food insecurities and improve their own health. IFFS’s website explains, “People are hungry for two main reasons: 1. lack of income to purchase sufficient food 2. lack of access to good food. Ultimately, the root of hunger lies in poverty and our impoverished communities.”

The three international charities I chose to research were American Foundation for Children with Aids, Love146, and Water Aid America. I chose these through the charity navigator website based upon ones with high transported rates, and topics that were of interest to me. Through reading Peter Singer’s book, “The life you can save” I’ve learned a lot about donating. I have always donated a small amount when the the opportunity was there. For example, when I am at a store and they have an option to donate a couple dollars or have a box set up for an organization. I have always felt cautious about where my money is actually going. Singer writes that the list of ten charities with the highest ratio of administrative costs “is topped by an organization with administrative expenses amounting to 77 percent of the money it raises” (Singer 2009). This is a reason I wanted to focus on charities that have high financial ratings. This meaning that the majority of the money raised goes directing to the helping cause.

Human Services Food Banks, Food Pantries and Food Distribution. I choose this charity because there are a lot of people in the country that they do not have food . Food is essential in life and not everyone has food everyday. Though this foundation it is a good way to help those people that do not have food. This foundation is safe way to donate and all the money that people donate goes to the contribution, Gifts and Grants, they do not have feeds for membership dues. As you see this is why a would choose to contribute to Human Services charity.

Modern Culture instills a misguided perception of why charitable acts are performed. In Alfie Kohn’s article, “ The Wrong Way to Get People to Do the Right Thing,” the author uses research evidence, from newspaper articles, to explain his thesis that rewards and praise promotes charitable acts. This article exposes the sad truth behind the natural tendency for human generosity.

Donors have influenced Oxfam hugely, in fact the whole structure of the charity relies heavily on donors because they provide income and donations, which help Oxfam to be successful by meeting their aims and objectives. Also, when donors make donations they usually give receive an email of gratitude and from then on, you receive regular emails for any events/fundraisers or if there’s any disasters they could ask for an emergency appeal. This customer relation may entice, donors to donate again or which encourages further people to donate because people can tell their family and friends, which in turn that spreads awareness for Oxfam. Furthermore, even if donors cant physically donate money. they can give materisitic items e.g. clothes, toys etc. to Oxfam shops which mean consumers can purchase them , which provides income for Oxfam.

Many area charities focus on the short term survival needs of the area’s homeless population, and provide food and supplies to them by traveling from area to area to reach them. These charities policy feed anyone. From the hardcore homeless population to a family down on their luck, their patrons include drug addicts, criminals and vagrants just passing through town. They have information on the resources available, but it is not standardized and these organizations and individuals are not coordinated in any

Holt Renfrew’s Canadian heritage, high standards of excellence and commitment to charitable initiatives are an excellent fit for me. After speaking with Anna Woodruff who recently started working for the company, she highlighted Holt Renfrew’s cohesive, encouraging work environment. Rich in history, the firm clearly values creativity and collaboration, placing particular emphasis on being the Canadian leader in the fashion industry. I am excited at the prospect of a challenging and rewarding work environment where I will participate as part of a team with other individuals who are equally dedicated to hard work. As the number one Luxury retailor in Canada Holt’s charitable initiatives truly differentiate itself from other similar companies.

At first glance the advertisement seemed so simple and to the point, but the image has an emotional pull that people still cannot resist. We see a beautiful woman basking in the glow of the night’s sky. In the background we see the castle, which represents her