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thenewgreen · 4675 days ago · link · · parent · post: Question for Hubski: Why do people give? Why do you?
What if the organization was one that helped facilitate your giving to an individual. So you knew that when you gave money to "X" organization, that money was used to buy hot soup for "Margaret".
lessismore · 4674 days ago · link ·
That would depend on "X" organization's track record and why "Margaret" is in the position that she is in. But if all things being equal, I will more likely contribute to an organization that helps a group of people than just an individual.
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thenewgreen · 4674 days ago · link ·
But isn't that "group" of people just a mass of individuals? Don't you feel like the organization would have more accountability if you were connected to an individual that could verify "yes, I did indeed receive soup"?
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lessismore · 4674 days ago · link ·
In that case, I could just as easily contribute to that person directly and by pass the overhead costs.
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thenewgreen · 4674 days ago · link ·
Thanks for your help LIM. I appreciate the conversation.
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