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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Psychology of Asking and Giving

from Seeding Social Good · host Katrina VanHuss

The Psychology of Asking and Giving explores the psychology of generosity, persuasion, and human connection—especially in the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Katrina VanHuss, a longtime fundraising strategist, and Otis Fulton, a social psychologist, this episode explores why people find asking others for money so difficult and how people decide to give. Whether you work in philanthropy or just care about making change, this show digs into the deeper psychology behind asking—and why people say yes.

The Psychology of Asking and Giving explores the psychology of generosity, persuasion, and human connection—especially in the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Katrina VanHuss, a longtime fundraising strategist, and Otis Fulton, a social psychologist, this episode explores why people find asking others for money so difficult and how people decide to give. Whether you work in philanthropy or just care about making change, this show digs into the deeper psychology behind asking—and why people say yes.

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The Psychology of Asking and Giving explores the psychology of generosity, persuasion, and human connection—especially in the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Katrina VanHuss, a longtime fundraising strategist, and Otis Fulton, a social psychologist,...

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