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As a fundraiser and intercultural communications consultant, I’m often asked to help prepare donors and staff for the cultural differences they will encounter when interacting…
Continue reading → Why the Dos-and-Don’ts List Is Not Enough (And What to Do Instead)
I recently wrote about how a donor trip can be used effectively with donors at any stage of the donor cycle. But let’s get real:…
Continue reading → Making the Most of Mixed Groups with 5 Tips
I’ve written a lot about having one clear goal for your donor trip.But what should that goal be?Are donor trips about acquiring new donors, cultivating…
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…
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…