connecting philanthropists with the world
Every once in a while I come across a good piece of academic research that has great potential for application in our industry. Drawing from…
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We live in a time when remaining silent on critical issues is no longer possible. Even if we have been living lives of relative comfort—the…
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The COVID-19 outbreak has created challenges for the way nonprofits engage their supporters. While we remain apart from each other at physical distances, unable to…
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Since the term “poverty porn” first appeared in 1981, much has been said about the exploitation of human suffering to inspire charitable giving. Yet for…
What kind of cultural preparation do staff, volunteers, and donors really need before embarking on a short assignment overseas? Here, I argue that it is…
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