Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin The Strategy Sessions: The Coral Reefs
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Oct 30, 2024 Leneita Fix, the Executive Director of the Reef Institute, dives into the urgent need for coral conservation. She emphasizes the critical role corals play in ocean ecosystems, likening their importance to bees on land. The conversation highlights innovative donor engagement strategies and the psychology behind giving, pushing for a relational approach to fundraising. Leneita also discusses the significance of enthusiasm in rallying community support for coral initiatives, showcasing the vital emotional connections that drive effective conservation efforts.
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Fundraising Strategy
- Nonprofits face a strategic decision in fundraising: many small donations or few large donations?
- Lanita Fix argues for more smaller donations, fostering deeper engagement and consistent support.
Donation Motivations
- Seth Godin points out that donations are driven by affiliation and status, not solely by a cause's effectiveness.
- Donors give based on what similar people do and whether the donation elevates their social standing.
The Potato Story
- Seth Godin tells the story of how potatoes, initially disliked, gained popularity in Europe.
- By creating artificial scarcity and guarding potato fields, people perceived potatoes as valuable, leading to widespread adoption.