There is a gulf between the optimism of many nonprofits seeking funding from diaspora groups and the reality of just how challenging this can be. So, before we take the leap and invest time, effort and cash, let’s explore the attraction of this funding stream, the real-life challenges, and ten…

Because I live in Japan I feel duty-bound to read as much Ogawa, Murakami, and Ishiguro to help me understand this magical, infuriating, weird, and wonderful country. So, after three false starts I finished Norwegian Wood (all it took was two flights and two young children plugged into two iPad…