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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

Whether you were, or weren’t, I’m hoping you’ll join with me for a few minutes to think, and reflect. I hope you’ll pause at each one and think about the way water is changing the lives of those in the pictures and community around the world: 350 Rising Sea Level Campaign at Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.

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Why You Should Never Feel Bad About Asking Someone To Give

Bloomerang

It turns out good feelings elicited from giving are reflected in human biology. An oxytocin high (which lasts about two hours) can jumpstart a virtuous circle of giving, which is why it makes sense to ask donors to share their giving on social media or engage in peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns immediately following their own giving.

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