5.2 Why and how people give?
Overall donations to charities is dominated by Inner Directed people. Inner Direct people are the most likely out of the three to give to a cause as they are the tester and innovators and are always question what is right and what is wrong.
In these following graphs the axis is the average from the population that was asked during the survey. So the first graph shows that 11% agrees with the statement ‘they are regular givers and give to one or more charities’ it shows that Inner Directed people are 30 times more likely than the average person to donate. So here Inner Directed people are over-indexed by 30% which means they are 30 % more likely to give to more than one charity than the average person.
Whereas Sustenance Driven people are 26 times less likely to donate than the average person. Meaning they are under- indexed by 26% meaning they are 26% less likely to donate to more than one charity at any given time.
These figures show that Charities such as the British Red Cross should focus their marketing efforts mainly towards the Inner Directed group as they are 30 times more likely to donate to more than one charity than the average person so if people are already donating to other charities, by focusing on the Inner Directed people the British Red Cross could be getting donations as well as other charities. If the charity also looked at the other two types of people and did some persuasive campaigning to get their attention they would be able to widen their appeal range and increase donations.
Figure 2 from Philanthropy Review 2011 by C. Fiennes
The British Red Cross’s new advertising campaign does just this and focuses on all three types of people. The advert shows clips from both the ...
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Verbal Considerations: Since I am stating the reasons why people should donate blood, I will be very professional as I speak. There will be no slang being used, and a loud, convincing voice.
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Most people feel that they should help the needy in some way or another. The problem is how to help them. This problem generally arises when there is a person sitting on the side of the road in battered clothes with a cardboard sign asking for some form of help, almost always in the form of money. Yet something makes the giver uneasy. What will they do with this money? Do they need this money? Will it really help them? The truth of the matter is, it won't. However, there are things that can be done to help the needy. Giving money to a reliable foundation will help the helpless, something that transferring money from a pocket to a man's tin can will never do.
While humans are “hardwired to care and help,” there is still a great number of people who have the ability and resources to support their community but do not because they either do not know the needs of their community or they do not know the impact their money or time can make (Kristof and WuDunn 2014:304). Unfortunately, studies have shown that people who are members of the upper class share a significantly smaller portion of their income compared to those who are from the lower- or middle-class. It is important to remember that this does not mean that affluent members of society are greedy or inconsiderate, but rather they are isolated from those in need and therefore may encounter significantly “fewer needy people than the poor, who are surrounded by those in need of a helping hand” (Kristof and WuDunn 2014:304). I believe that regardless of class or social experience, it is important to contribute to the community in whatever way we can, whether that be through donations, volunteering, or advocacy (Kristof and WuDunn 2014). Small actions can make a huge difference in the lives of others and I believe that every citizen is responsible for taking action when and where they
“Good evening ma’am, are you the mother of Jane Doe?” says a police officer curiously. A mother with a frightened voice squeaks out, “Y-y-yes, officer.” Which he depressingly responds, “I’m sorry to tell you Mrs. Doe, but your daughter has been in a serious car accident. A drunk driver crossed the center line, hitting her head-on at sixty miles-per-hour. She is on her way to St. Mary’s hospital, so she can receive blood and get some tests done. She has lost a lot of blood.” The mother in shock cries a not-so-grateful thanks, hangs up the phone, and drives to the hospital. There seventeen-year-old Jane Doe is luckily doing fine. She has an IV hooked up replenishing the lost blood. It’s her second bag. The daughter and mother should be grateful for the daughter’s life. They should especially be thankful for those two pints of blood she received. A gift from donors, made to save people like Jane Doe. Although this story isn’t real, it is a scenario that shows the need for blood donation. Blood donation is a gift that every person should give in order to help others in his or her community.
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The main point that Singer is trying to make is that the ones who have been blessed to have wealth and has the mean to be able should give especially in the time of disaster of in need. Singer also thinks that governments should also give and step in when their country is in need or help other counties when they are in need, as you help us and we will help you. However another point of view would be According to Smith, Faro, and Burson, (2013) “More for the Many: The Influence of Entitativity on Charitable Giving” mentioning that:
people. In fact, the "desperate donors" that pay the price are usually the poor people
Arendt’s studies state that “...evil thrives on apathy and cannot exist without it; therefore, apathy is evil.” (June Callwood, 442). The author then produces a persuasive argument about why she believes Arendt is correct in her findings, and adds her own conclusion; “They (bystanders) fantasize about taking leadership to get a much-needed crosswalk for the neighbourhood, or throwing themselves into good works. The problem is: how to start.” (June Callwood, 442). The author gives several examples of altruistic people who saw a chance to make change, and took it. She describes the difference of performing a good deed out of the goodness of one’s heart, and performing one with the intent of being rewarded. Callwood shows proof of extensive research in her writing, and craftily uses a mixture of pathos and logos (rare, but effective) to sway the reader into agreeing with her. Overall, the body of her essay is well written and very
American Red Cross has been viewed as the nation’s elite humanitarian organization, dedicating themselves to aiding people in need throughout the United States. The American affiliation has also held a joint association with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent networks throughout the world. They are highly dependent on the contributions of American public volunteers time, blood, and money to help support their lifesaving services and programs. All volunteers and employees, alongside the generous donors share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, not just in the United States but around the world. According to RedCross.org they do this through five key service areas:
There are many good reasons to give back to the community, but with the shortage of lifesaving organs being an organ donor is a perfectly good reason to assist someone in desperate need of a miracle. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that 119,000 individuals are on the waiting list for a transplant, plus every ten minutes some is added to that very same list. As a result, 22 people die each day waiting for their transplant (2015). These statistics are a huge number to take into account. People waiting helplessly for a miracle to happen, and most individuals basically need to do is take action in becoming an organ donor. Individuals also have to take a look at the criteria to even be on the waiting list. People would have to be in the end stage organ failure and have seen a transplant surgeon to be even considered. Here in the United States the system they use is for one to be even considered if by the urgency of the need, their blood type, how long on the waiting list, and the best match (Clemmons, 2009). No wonder there is such a need of donors because not only they have to address the shortage of organs, but as well oneself would have to meet these criteria. People must not get discouraged in donating their precious organs, they should also come together as a community and bring awareness of the demand of organ donors needed to address these issues. The more
These individuals do so much more than help people live a healthier life, in most cases, it is literally giving them the gift of life to someone in desperate need of an organ. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that one organ donor has the capability to rescue eight lives (2015). A lot of people feel that they are only assisting one precious life, but the reality is they are helping more than one person. The lack of lifesaving organ is not the only problem for the U.S. but around the whole world. There are nearly 7,000 unnecessary deaths each year because people were not able to receive these precious organs they desperately needed to save their lives (Forbes, 2007). Unfortunately, the vast general, people don’t understand how valuable an organ can relate to someone in crucial need of one until they experience themselves this despairing situation. The experience affects an enormous amount of individuals that they have a passionate to give something in return to the community. Individuals love ones also has an enormous amount of influence from this desperate experience and are more willingly open to organ donation. This effect is meaningful to them because it is something that most individuals took for granted and has a lot more meaning to someone that is patiently waiting to receive their desperate need of a miracle of life. Furthermore, organ donation is
Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my audience to donate blood through the American Red Cross.
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