For a long time, charities have tried to hide the fact that things don’t always go as planned. DonorSee has taken a firm stance against this practice. When things don’t go as planned, we tell you. It doesn’t mean “we messed up” or that “we did something wrong.” … Continue readingBREAKING NEWS: Charity Is Messy
I have only one goal with this post. It’s to get you to listen to an interview between Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. Bjorn Lomborg called “How To Make The World Better. Really.” If you have already decided you will check it out, you … Continue readingThe Key To Expedient Progress
There is a growing movement of anger towards the wealthy. No one has been more openly vilified in recent memory than “the 1%.” The 1% are evil, we are told. They have made their money on the backs of the less fortunate. As Fred Smith … Continue readingLet Him Who Is Without Wealth Cast The First Stone
My life took an ironic turn two years ago when I founded DonorSee. From Daily Village Trips To Desk Job Prior to our launch in September of 2016, I had spent the previous 3 years living in Africa. I spent a lot of time in … Continue readingDonorSee Faces A Hard Decision
Tell your friends, with ease. When did you first fall in love with DonorSee? For most, it was when they got their first video update! Your friends can now get their first video update for free! Whenever you give a total of $100 on DonorSee, we … Continue readingAnnouncing: Free $5 DonorSee Gift Cards
I meet many people who are at the very beginning stages of wanting to “do something” about extreme poverty. Sometimes they feel compelled to get involved because they watched a moving documentary. Other times it’s because they came across some shocking statistics. But, most often, … Continue reading4 Crucial Things To Realize Before You Serve The Poor
The poorest half of the world gets less attention than it deserves. A well known statistic is that if you earn $34,000 a year, then you are wealthier than 99% of the global population. A less well known statistic is that if you earn $750 … Continue reading5 ways that DonorSee is tackling poverty ignorance
When you purchase an item from a store, you know exactly what you are getting. If something doesn’t meet your expectations, you can return it and get a refund. This is a different kind of transaction than an investment. When you invest in something, there … Continue readingThink of your giving as an investment, not a purchase
Last week a lady emailed me saying that she wanted my help in fundraising to build a community center in Nicaragua, and she wanted to start now. “I know you were able to build a school in Malawi; how did you even begin that process?” … Continue readingWhat do you call activism without personal sacrifice?
Imagine two different types of carpet: Carpet 1 is filthy, dirty, torn up and has stains everywhere. Carpet 2 is nearly pristine with the exception of a single red wine stain. It’s easy to see why we’re naturally wanting to clean up Carpet 2. With … Continue readingHow the global 1% gets distracted by low-impact activism