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We’ve come a long way in our fundraising communications in the last few decades. Our awareness of the potential harm that can be done by…
Continue reading → Where Do You Stand? The Hottest Issues in Storytelling Ethics Today
When is donor-centric language an effective way of garnering support, and when do fundraisers cross the line in communicating real issues with transparency and authenticity?…
Continue reading → Donor-Centric Language: Efficacy and Ethics
As someone who has spent the last decade helping people work effectively across cultures, I often get asked - much do we really have to…
Continue reading → Cultural Dilemma: How Much Do We Really Have to Adapt?
If your Ethical Fundraising Guidelines rely on words like “Dignity” and “Respect” to inform behavior and practice, chances are you’re not accomplishing very much. When…
Michelle DePasse, Executive Director of Meyer Memorial Trust, speaks on advancing equity in Oregon. In this post, I unpack one tough question we can all use…