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WELCOME! COMPASSION AND FUNDRAISING April 26, 12 noon Webinar By Carley M. Stuber, MA, CFRE

INTRODUCTION

CARLEY M. STUBER, MA, CFRE COMPASSION AND FUNDRAISING WEBINAR PRESENTER

WEBINAR OBJECTIVES Reflect on the role compassion plays in

fundraising Review what the latest research is saying about

the science of compassion See what increases the state of generosity in people Review three articles on compassion

Examine the role that compassion plays in your job, your life and your leadership

ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN FUNDRAISING What is compassion?

Latin words "com" [together with] and "pati" [to suffer]

Suffering together with another

COMPASSION IS A FEELING

ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN FUNDRAISING What is fundraising? What is philanthropy?

Ancient Greek phrase “philanthropia” [loving people] Act of goodwill to fellow members of the human race

or active effort to promote human welfare

PHILANTHROPY IS A RESPONSE TO COMPASSION

FUNDRAISING IS THE CONNECTION Compassion is a feeling that inspires action Philanthropy is the act of doing good for others Fundraising is raising funds for a good cause

Photo, In my infinite sadness by SHA-1

SCIENCE OF COMPASSION Dr. Richard Davidson, neuroscientist, studied the

brains of meditating Tibetan monks

Compassion meditation over time seems to

change the brain – so that it is always ready to respond to another’s suffering

SCIENCE OF COMPASSION Similar results by psychologist Daniel Goleman,

Ph.D., author of Emotional Intelligence Neural activity in a key center in the brain’s system

for happiness jumped by 700 to 800 % by meditators Increase of 10 to 15 percent for beginners

Rick Hanson, MD, author of Buddha’s Brain

Understanding neuroplasticity: what the brain does a lot, the brain does well

WHAT INCREASES COMPASSION AND SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY IN PEOPLE Challenge by the Dalai Lama

“What the world needs most in our global age is new brain science that clarifies the causal basis and beneficial effects of compassion”

Initial research studies begin to show that even novices’ capacity to respond with active compassion can increase with practise

WHAT INCREASES COMPASSION AND SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY IN PEOPLE Dr. David DeSteno’s research suggests that the

compassion we feel for others is not solely a function of what is happening to them and if our minds draw an association with a victim, the compassion we feel is amplified

Therefore, simply learning to mentally categorize one another in terms of commonalities would generate greater compassion

THREE PERSPECTIVES ON COMPASSION Dacher Keltner: The Compassionate Instinct

Compassion is deeply rooted in human nature and has a biological basis in the brain and body

Heart rate decreases, oxytocin increases

THREE PERSPECTIVES ON COMPASSION Robert Emmons: Pay it Forward

People who practise gratitude seem measurably happier and are more pleasant to be around

Gratitude cultivates an individual’s sense of interconnectedness

THREE PERSPECTIVES ON COMPASSION Daniel Goleman: Hot to Help

Cognitive empathy, emotional empathy and compassionate empathy

Compassionate action involves the knowledge that we are all connected

PARTING THOUGHTS

Watercolor, Facing the Sun by Kathy Miller Kmillerwatercolors.com

ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN YOUR DAY The best way to teach compassion is to embody it.

– Dr. Richard Davidson Read about it, study it and become it

Watercolor, Ready for Picking by Kathy Miller Kmillerwatercolors.com

ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN YOUR LEADERSHIP Want to be an authentic leader? Lead with your

heart. Leadership is a journey, not a destination. – Bill George

Watercolor, The Cascade by Kathy Miller Kmillerwatercolors.com

ROLE COMPASSION PLAYS IN YOUR JOB Gratitude serves as a key link between receiving

and giving: it moves recipients to share and increase the very good they have received

Thank you, thank you, thank you

CARLEY M. STUBER, MA, CFRE

VICE-PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CSTUBER@MCM.ORG 651-225-6007

MINDFULNESS FROM A 7 YEAR OLD

THANK YOU, THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS

CARLEY M. STUBER, MA, CFRE

VICE-PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CSTUBER@MCM.ORG 651-225-6007