Give more tomorrow
Ask people (now) to (increase) their donation at a later date, rather than increase it immediately. For example, ask a regular donor to begin giving 10% more starting in the following year.
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Category: Timing/conditionality, income source
Sub-category: Timing
Relevant theories: Hyperbolic discounting
Type of evidence: Field-exp-charity
Evidence strength (ad hoc assessment): 6
Main findings
People increase their regular giving more if asked to start doing so in 2 months time, rather than immediately or in 1 month's time.
Discussion
Practical relevance
No particular relevance to EA; general not superpower
Use cases
Prevalence:
Rare?
Key papers
Secondary papers
Contributors David Reinstein
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