Big Gifts for zoos
Straightforward philantropic giving is an underused funding option for zoos. Our organisations may often have come to present something deeply meaningful in the life of individuals, and some of these may be very affluent. In addition, the zoo, botanic site or other organisations will probably have several different mission led projects very worthy of support.
So what are some of the reasons that research shows leads rich individuals to make major donations to zoos?
- Because they actually believe in the cause
- Because someone they respect (or owe a favour to) asks them
- Because they want to become accepted as part of a social elite
- Because they want to demonstrate their ability to give
- Because they want to leave some kind of personal legacy after they die
- Because they want to memoralise someone they have lost and to express their love for that person
- Because they want to feel part of the organisation they are giving to
- Because someone actually bothered ( had the guts) to ask them
More on how to get big gifts for zoos if anyone asks…..
There is now a sister forum- http://whatcouldzoosbe.wordpress.com for more philosophical issues surrounding zoos
John@johnreganassociates.com
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