Posts Tagged ‘philanthropy’

Selfishness can spread to the socially minded


U. MISSOURI (US) — Individuals don’t want to be “suckered” into giving if others in the group get away without helping, new research suggests. Continue…

Thursday, April 11, 2013 14:16 - 0 Comments


Top Stories - Jan 28, 2013 11:34 - 1 Comment

Thinking ‘me’ not ‘we’ motivates Americans

STANFORD (US) — In the US, the best way to motivate people to think and act interdependently may be to emphasize their independence. (more…)

Society & Culture - Dec 27, 2011 12:02 - 1 Comment

Global giving sparks charity at homevideo available

U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — People are more inspired to give when they see others contributing their time and money to a good cause outside their home state. (more…)

Society & Culture - Apr 2, 2010 8:37 - 0 Comments

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Financing faith—but at what cost?

RICE (US)—While millions of Americans make individual contributions weekly at their places of worship, a new study finds private foundations have a disproportionate influence on the religious sector—despite the fact that their contributions constitute only a fraction of all philanthropy to religion. (more…)


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