I’ve recently found myself mass-unfollowing people on social media. And it’s not because I dislike them. Nor is it because I think what they have to say is not valuable. Rather, it’s because what most people have to say is actually pretty worth listening to. … Continue readingWhy I Focus On “Global Poverty” Above Other Social Issues
This is a graphic story, but one that is very worth sharing. Monday at 5:10pm a project was posted to DonorSee about a baby named Ernest. Ernst had fallen face-first into a fire. But due to the most basic lack of resources, Ernest had yet … Continue readingBaby Burned In Fire, Funded In Two Minutes
Someone recently asked me, “how much do you think is a good percentage for a charity’s overhead?” I get asked this question a lot and already knew my answer: “I don’t like that question.” This question presupposes that the percentage of a donation that goes … Continue readingWhy I Love Charity Overhead
Here are 5 reasons DonorSee is the most innovative way to donate. 1) Your donations actually go to the person in need. If you give to your typical brand name charity, you will never find out where your dollars go. On DonorSee, you can pick … Continue readingWhy DonorSee Is The Most Innovative Way To Donate
About a year ago, Hurricane Maria struck the coast of Puerto Rico. At that time, my team launched an investigation to see if there was any way that DonorSee could help out. We learned that many houses had lost their roofs from the storm. So … Continue readingDonorSee Is Refunding Some Donors
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
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
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