Lessons From Abroad

Two Calgary educators, who just completed one-on-one interviews with
fundraisers worldwide, confirm Warwick’s observations. Guy Mallabone of SAIT Polytechnic and Tony Myers of the University of Calgary explored attitudes on wealth, cultural influences and perceptions of major-giving practices in Brazil, Germany, India, China and South Africa. In nearly all emerging countries, training, credibility and a professional fundraiser shortage were major issues.