A crisis always brings out the very worst in humanity … or the very best. As we stare into fear, we have a choice. Do we choose to fight over the last jumbo-sized pack of toilet paper at Costco or look to the interests of our neighbors? As people who bear the image of...
Boundless Generosity
History is replete with examples where those in power used their privileged position to oppress others. But this injustice isn’t just for the textbooks—it’s woven into present-day reality, too. The Roma are a large, diverse minority group spread throughout eastern Europe. Originally migrating to Europe from India, the Roma have been targeted for slavery,...
Top 10 Fundraising Fails
After weeks of application questions and initial interviews, the time for my final interview with HOPE International’s board of directors had finally arrived. Things seemed to be going smoothly—that is, until Tom, one of the board members, asked a question that I was completely unprepared to answer. “Do you have any experience fundraising?” Fundraising?...