Are people more inclined to give to charity if they get something in return?

Not me, I used to give a regular monthly donation to a dogs home and they would occasionally send me gifts and cards from the dog I sponsored. It annoyed me a little, I felt like they were wasting my money.

I believe that some would be. Those who are true to the cause don’t due that though.

Personally, I prefer they don’t send me anything. I’d rather give my money and have it go to what I’m sponsoring…not their advertising campaign.

They shouldn’t, but I’m sure their research shows that it does help or else charities wouldn’t spend money sending out little trinkets.

@SpatzieLover :: I have worked at public and private TV stations. 90% of the stuff that gets sent out is comped for the advertising.

Good to know—-I did know that for our PBS station—

I’m thinking more along the lines of the smaller rescue shelters I donate to. I’m sure it is comped some way. I’d still prefer they used it differently.

I guess the way I see it, if it’s to get their name out there, then fill the tote with crayons and a worksheet and give it to the visiting school kids.

If it’s a decal, I get it: They want me to spread the word about their cause.

Dian Fossey is one of the only organizations I donate to that doesn’t send me stuff. Instead, at each membership level they offer items. It reminds me of PBS.

I just don’t need, want or see the reason for trinkets. Maybe some people do.

I don’t think so. I think people give more when their heartstrings are pulled, especially when it hits close to home.

The Red Cross helped us in our time of need. They are our #2 charity we support now. #1 is St. Jude.

I tend to think so.
I am involved in a benefit for a soup kitchen.What I and other potters do is make bowls to be sold at a yearly event.People flock to this and we sell out every time.
They are getting a handmade bowl,the soup kitchen gets the money and the potters get pleasure in helping someone else.
It works very well. ;)

I know there are a lot of caring giving people who really are benevolent and give from the heart. But I also sense a lot of people only give when asked or are “guilted” into giving.

People always get something in return: well-being

Helping others is the single most important active ingredient for the well-being of humans.

@lucillelucillelucille I think the situation you describe is a bit different to what the OP was talking about. In the situation you describe people to come and pay for a bowl (people need and want bowls) and the proceeds go to charity but the primary reason for the transaction is the purchase of the bowl. The OP I think (@buckyboy28 correct me if I’m wrong) is talking about a situation where the primary reason for the transaction is to give to charity and in return a trinket is offered that the charity giver may or may not really want.

@RareDenver That is correct.

When I see a booth for a local animal shelter, I willingly hand them money, because I’m an animal lover.

Sometimes the charities use a “giveaway” as an incentive. A local cat rescue group uses a deal where you pay $5 for a discount pass to a department store, so you get 20% off your purchases and the cat rescue group gets the $5. Everyone goes home happy!

I see the Humane Society advertise on TV, pledge a certain amount monthly and get a tee shirt. I want the tee shirt and would pay willingly for it if it were sold in the store. However, the $18 per month x 12 is a little more than I would want to donate to the organization.

@RareDenver &@buckyboy28-Then I would have to say that @mattbrowne said it best.;)