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Political Economy

Donor Psychology Transformation

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The shift in donor mindset from 'purchasing outcomes' (transactional giving) to 'seeding perpetual systems' (generative giving). PSC changes what donors expect and how they relate to the institutions they fund.

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Traditional donors ask 'What did my money buy this year?' PSC donors ask 'How many cycles has my capital completed?' The relationship shifts from accountability for spending to celebration of regeneration.

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Politics Section 5.1

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