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
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
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
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
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