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.

Scott Harrison

Categorized in : U.S.

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.

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