CDE project 6: the use and misuse of emotion
Fundraising is inevitably emotional and emotion is hugely powerful, so must be used responsibly and wisely. This project will consider whether and how emotion can be safely used in fundraising communications. It will define the opportunities and responsibilities that come with telling the truth well, with power and passion that can move people to action
Special announcement
With six sections and more than 40 individual components, CDE project 6, the use and misuse of emotion, is truly massive. SOFII is currently adding all the content and linking it together for easy access, but this process may take a while. Meanwhile, the best place to access CDE project 6 is via the full contents list, here.
All currently active components are highlighted in that list and the remainder will be added progressively over the next few weeks. Thank you for your patience.
The SOFII team
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CDE project 6 section 1b: introduction.
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Fundraisers need to get better at how they use emotion. And to take care that they don’t misuse it too. That’s what this project is all about.
Read moreCDE project 6 section 2: the emotional fundraising showcase
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
In part 2 of CDE’s project on the use and misuse of emotion we've collected some PowerPoint presentations, several articles and a series of videos that show aspects of emotional storytelling.
CDE project 6 section 3: the science of emotions
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Fundraising experts look at the science of emotions and how it can be applied to good fundraising.
CDE project 6 section 4: donors and emotion.
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Selected articles exploring the role and impact of emotion on the donor experience.
This section is part of the Commission on the Donor Experience's project 6, the use and misuse of emotion. For the other sections and a detailed list of contents please click here.
Read moreCDE project 6 section 5: creative use of emotion.
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
Emotion is a powerful factor in good fundraising. Here some creative experts explore how the use it in practice.
CDE project 6 section 6: the future
by The Commission on the Donor Experience
What will the future hold for emotional fundraising?
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