3 Fallacies of Voluntourism
In 2019 at the Global PDX Conference, I moderated a panel called “Voluntourism: Power, Privilege, and New Possibilities.” We didn’t shy away from the controversies…
Empathy Is Not the Endgame
In a follow-up to my foundational article “What You Thought Was Empathy Was Actually Sympathy,” I dispel some misconceptions about empathy and provide tactical pointers…
Reaching Out to Donors about Systemic Injustice: 4 Tips and 10 Conversation Goals
While many inspiring leaders and activists have stepped up to create and share resources on how to respond to the current movement, my colleagues in…
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Why Connection is More Powerful than Content
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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COVID-19 and Donor Travel: Your Top 10 Questions Answered
Last month COVID-19 cases hit the United States with full force and I pivoted my content strategy. I took a break from providing new tools…
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