The world stands at a crossroads. Our planet teeters on the brink of ecological catastrophe. Poverty, which had been declining for so long, is on the rise, and the gap between rich and poor is getting wider. Images of war are taking over our screens. The world needs us now more than ever.
Read MoreLast week I was at the International Fundraising Congress, right here in The Netherlands. As always a great experience. (If only it was for my βbest dressedβ nomination at the Gala Night for my shark costume.) Next to the many fundraising friends from around the world there was plenty of choice to get my annual fix of fundraising inspiration. This year I attended IFC for the 15th time, so you can imagine I am a fan.
Read MoreInternational Fundraising Congress, The Netherlands β The Resource Alliance is pleased to announce that as of 1 January 2017, it will take over respected fundraising blog 101fundraising (www.101fundraising.org).
The blog, which was created by Dutch fundraising advisor Reinier Spruit and online marketer Jeroen Beelen in 2011, will become part of the Resource Allianceβs new digital platform, The Resource CafΓ©.
Read MoreIn the closing plenary of this year's International Fundraising Congress Kumi Naidoo, International Executive Director of Greenpeace, shared an inspiring story I'd like to pass on to you (slightly paraphrased). Kumi is a life long activist from South-Africa, where he was involved in the anti-apartheid movement.
Kumi Naidoo: 'My best friend growing up was Lenny Naidu, and we fled around the same time into exile in 1987. He asked me a question the last time I would see him before we fled.'
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