It should be cool to give. It should be cool to be generous. It should be cool to say yes to helping out.

Scott Harrison

Categorized in : U.S.

The transparency stops the minute the donor gives, i assume charities are always trying to have an impact, but they did a bad job connecting donors to that impact.

I think so many charities have operated in shame and guilt: Let me make you feel as bad as possible about yourself so you’ll reach into your wallet and give. For us, it’s much more invitational. It’s a great opportunity not based in guilt or shame, no one is going to wear a T-shirt about an organization that makes you feel lousy about yourself. But we do wear T-shirts from Nike because Nike makes us feel great about ourselves. Nike believes that within us is greatness.

Working in an organization with your vocation doesn’t need to be a bummer, i don’t think you need to walk around with a sad face all day because you’re working in conditions of extreme poverty.