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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…
Continue reading → Why Intercultural Competence Matters in Short-term Assignments
Site visits play an important role in helping funders determine which organizations and causes to allocate resources to, but unfortunately these engagements are also ripe…
The "Volunteer as Learner" is one of the least explored roles in voluntourism. Hear Caliopy's take on why we need to talk more openly about…
Continue reading → VIDEO: In Defense of the Volunteer a as Learner
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
I’ve written extensively about the importance and benefits of taking major donors to the field. In this article, I’d like to highlight the value that…
Continue reading → Why your Board and Staff need first-hand experience