Why does “poverty porn” still exist?
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…
Exploitation in Fundraising Communications: 5 Critiques
In this article, I highlight the main critiques of “poverty porn,” or as I call it: exploitation in fundraising communications. Over the years, any organizations…
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How to Select the Right Staff for Your Trips
Selecting the right staff member(s) to attend your donor trips is a special challenge for many organizations. No matter how small the shop, these decisions…
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Why Intercultural Competence Matters in Short-term Assignments
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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Assessing Intercultural Competence in One Question
Assessing someone’s intercultural competence is one of the most difficult things to do in an interview process, so let's drill down into one question you…
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