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WELCOME! COMPASSION AND FUNDRAISING April 26, 12 noon Webinar By Carley M. Stuber, MA, CFRE
INTRODUCTION
CARLEY M. STUBER, MA, CFRE COMPASSION AND FUNDRAISING WEBINAR PRESENTER
WEBINAR OBJECTIVES Reflect on the role compassion plays in
fundraising Review what the latest research is saying about
the science of compassion See what increases the state of generosity in people Review three articles on compassion
Examine the role that compassion plays in your job, your life and your leadership
ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN FUNDRAISING What is compassion?
Latin words "com" [together with] and "pati" [to suffer]
Suffering together with another
COMPASSION IS A FEELING
ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN FUNDRAISING What is fundraising? What is philanthropy?
Ancient Greek phrase “philanthropia” [loving people] Act of goodwill to fellow members of the human race
or active effort to promote human welfare
PHILANTHROPY IS A RESPONSE TO COMPASSION
FUNDRAISING IS THE CONNECTION Compassion is a feeling that inspires action Philanthropy is the act of doing good for others Fundraising is raising funds for a good cause
Photo, In my infinite sadness by SHA-1
SCIENCE OF COMPASSION Dr. Richard Davidson, neuroscientist, studied the
brains of meditating Tibetan monks
Compassion meditation over time seems to
change the brain – so that it is always ready to respond to another’s suffering
SCIENCE OF COMPASSION Similar results by psychologist Daniel Goleman,
Ph.D., author of Emotional Intelligence Neural activity in a key center in the brain’s system
for happiness jumped by 700 to 800 % by meditators Increase of 10 to 15 percent for beginners
Rick Hanson, MD, author of Buddha’s Brain
Understanding neuroplasticity: what the brain does a lot, the brain does well
WHAT INCREASES COMPASSION AND SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY IN PEOPLE Challenge by the Dalai Lama
“What the world needs most in our global age is new brain science that clarifies the causal basis and beneficial effects of compassion”
Initial research studies begin to show that even novices’ capacity to respond with active compassion can increase with practise
WHAT INCREASES COMPASSION AND SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY IN PEOPLE Dr. David DeSteno’s research suggests that the
compassion we feel for others is not solely a function of what is happening to them and if our minds draw an association with a victim, the compassion we feel is amplified
Therefore, simply learning to mentally categorize one another in terms of commonalities would generate greater compassion
THREE PERSPECTIVES ON COMPASSION Dacher Keltner: The Compassionate Instinct
Compassion is deeply rooted in human nature and has a biological basis in the brain and body
Heart rate decreases, oxytocin increases
THREE PERSPECTIVES ON COMPASSION Robert Emmons: Pay it Forward
People who practise gratitude seem measurably happier and are more pleasant to be around
Gratitude cultivates an individual’s sense of interconnectedness
THREE PERSPECTIVES ON COMPASSION Daniel Goleman: Hot to Help
Cognitive empathy, emotional empathy and compassionate empathy
Compassionate action involves the knowledge that we are all connected
PARTING THOUGHTS
Watercolor, Facing the Sun by Kathy Miller Kmillerwatercolors.com
ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN YOUR DAY The best way to teach compassion is to embody it.
– Dr. Richard Davidson Read about it, study it and become it
Watercolor, Ready for Picking by Kathy Miller Kmillerwatercolors.com
ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN YOUR LEADERSHIP Want to be an authentic leader? Lead with your
heart. Leadership is a journey, not a destination. – Bill George
Watercolor, The Cascade by Kathy Miller Kmillerwatercolors.com
ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN YOUR JOB Gratitude serves as a key link between receiving
and giving: it moves recipients to share and increase the very good they have received
Thank you, thank you, thank you
CARLEY M. STUBER, MA, CFRE
VICE-PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM [email protected] 651-225-6007
MINDFULNESS FROM A 7 YEAR OLD
THANK YOU, THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS
CARLEY M. STUBER, MA, CFRE
VICE-PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM [email protected] 651-225-6007