The Psychology of Giving with Dr. Jen Shang

Thank you to our generous sponsors, Heartspring and Kinetic, the AFP KS Heartland Chapter welcomes Dr. Jen Shang! Dr. Shang is co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy and the world’s first PhD in Philanthropy. She is also the world’s only philanthropic psychologist. Her research has been covered in the New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Advancing Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Times. Jen has been published in numerous academic journals including, the Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, the Economic Journal, Experimental Economics, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, and Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

Session I: Beyond the Ask: The Psychology of Purposeful Fundraising

Join Dr. Jen Shang, the world’s only philanthropic psychologist, for an inspiring session on the psychology of giving. Discover how fundraisers can foster deeper donor relationships by connecting to identity, values, and a shared sense of purpose.…