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The Gentle Seduction: Becoming the One Funders Ask Again
Over the years, through my work with philanthropists and grant-making foundations, I have learned that building and deepening...
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Do we need a fundraiser? What is the ROI of a fundraiser?
I shudder when I hear these questions, not because they shouldn’t be asked, but because they often reflect a misunderstanding of what...
May 26, 20252 min read


Reflections on survival post-USAID: How can we adapt?
President Trump’s decision to dismantle USAID has sent shockwaves through the funding landscape, leaving a gap too big for philanthropy...
Mar 12, 20253 min read


What Is the Value of a Human?
“It’s cheaper to do it by hand than machine,” a laundry worker in Mumbai told me. At first, I thought I had misheard him over the roar of...
Jan 20, 20252 min read
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