<p>• Support &amp; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/c/learnbayesstats" target="_blank"><b>get perks</b></a>!</p><p>• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://topmate.io/alex_andorra/1011122" target="_blank">Bayesian Modeling course</a> (first 2 lessons free)</p><p></p><p>Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bababrinkman.com/" target="_blank"><b>his awesome work </b></a>!</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b>:<br /><br />Q: Is generosity a natural human trait?<br />A: Yes, generosity is hardwired in our brains and is essential for social interaction.<br /><br />Q: Why do people say they care about causes but not act on it?<br />A: There is often a disconnect between stated care for causes and actual action. Understanding the conditions under which generosity aligns with a person's identity is crucial for bridging this gap.<br /><br />Q: How should fundraising efforts be approached?<br />A: Fundraising should primarily focus on belief updating rather than mere persuasion.<br /><br />Q: What are the benefits of being generous?<br />A: Generosity has significant mental and physical health benefits, as the brain's reward systems activate when we give, making us feel good.<br /><br />Q: How do our beliefs relate to our actions?<br />A: Our beliefs about ourselves strongly influence our actions and decisions, including our decision to be generous.<br /><br />Q: Can generosity impact a community?<br />A: Yes, generosity can be a powerful tool for improving community dynamics.<br /><br />Q: How can technology like AI assist institutions with donors?<br />A: AI could help institutions remember donors better, improving the donor-institution relationship.</p><h4>Chapters:</h4><p>00:00 What's the role of Behavioral Science inPhilanthropy<br />19:57 What is The Neuroscience of Generosity?<br />24:40 How can we best understand Donor Decision-Making?<br />32:14 How can we achieve reframe Beliefs and Actions?<br />35:39 What is the role of Identity in Habit Formation?<br />38:06 What is the Generosity Gap in Philanthropy?<br />45:06 How can we reduce Friction in Donation Processes?<br />48:27 What is the role of AI and Trust in Nonprofits?<br />52:11 How can we build Predictive Models for Donor Behavior?<br />55:41 What is the role of Empathy in Sales and Stakeholder Engagement?<br />01:00:46 How can we best align ideas with Stakeholder Beliefs?<br />01:02:06 How can we explore Generosity and Memory?</p><p></p><p><b>Thank you to my </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learnbayesstats.com/#patrons" target="_blank"><b>Patrons </b></a><b>for making this episode possible!</b></p><h4><b>Links from the show:</b></h4><ul><li>Come meet Alex at the Field of Play Conference in Manchester, UK, March 27, 2026! <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fieldofplay.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.fieldofplay.co.uk/</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://github.com/Learning-Bayesian-Statistics/baygent-skills" target="_blank">Bayesian workflow agent skill</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://neurogivingbook.com/" target="_blank">Neurogiving</a>, The Science of Donor Decision-Making</li><li>Cherian's <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cheriankoshy.com/" target="_blank">website</a></li><li>Cherian's <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cheriankoshy.onlinepresskit247.com/" target="_blank">press kit</a></li><li>LBS #89 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learnbayesstats.com/episode/89-unlocking-the-science-of-exercise-nutrition-weight-management-with-eric-trexler" target="_blank">Unlocking the Science of Exercise, Nutrition &amp; Weight Management</a>, with Eric Trexler</li></ul>