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
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
The very planet that we share is inhabited by human beings living in destitute poverty. And the most influential institutions that have been set up to help those human beings often end up harming them instead. This is because the interests of charitable institutions and … Continue reading8 Ways Charities Can Prioritize The Poor
When I lived in Malawi, I was told by “development experts” that I shouldn’t use the phrase “helping the poor” because the word “helping” was “paternalistic and demeaning.” At the time, I nodded my head and did my best to follow their instructions. When communicating … Continue readingThe Cold Distance Language Posturing Puts Between Us And The Poor
I saw more pain and sadness during my 3 years in Malawi than most Americans will see their entire lives. Recently someone asked me how I’ve dealt with being around it so much. These are my practical tips for dealing with the harsh realities of our … Continue readingPractical Advice For Dealing With Global Suffering
In a recent twitter poll, my followers were most curious to know why DonorSee is not an official 501c3 nonprofit (like most humanitarian organizations). Because part of our mission is to provide unparalleled transparency to our donors, I’m going to explain our motives in the … Continue readingDonorSee’s Superior Humanitarian Aid Model
I often think of my life in year increments. A year is enough time to get really good at something. After working on something for a full year (job, hobby, etc.), I come to a place where I need to ask myself, “am I going … Continue readingNever Repeat A Year
“The Golden Handcuffs” is a concept that many recognize but few escape. It goes like this. When you start a new job, right out of college, you may not like it very much. But it’s the first time you’re being paid a salary so you deal … Continue readingThe Golden Handcuffs