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Prospecting: Are Sad Images Most Effective?

July 30, 2009

A marketing expert says study results that suggest sad images raise more money than happy ones “straddle the line between blindingly obvious and just plain wrong,” notes Prospecting, the Chronicle’s online column.

Plus: Why universities and other large nonprofit organizations should consider looking for potential donors overseas.