It started on the street - in conversation with Gökhan Uç - a self described extrovert fundraising across Turkey, Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania.

  • Motivation has shifted from mission to money — Gökhan argues that the moral drive that once pulled people into face-to-face fundraising (Greenpeace even had volunteers) has been replaced by salary competition. Organizations now have to pay their way to find and keep good fundraisers. 17:08

  • Being turned down is still a win — He makes the case that even when someone doesn't sign up, the fundraiser has succeeded, because that person walks away with a changed mind. The impact doesn't end at the rejection. 22:00

  • Face-to-face cured his anger — Gökhan openly admits he used to "get mad instantly, out of nowhere," but the street forced him to hold his reactions — even when people swore at him. He credits face-to-face with making him a better person, a better listener, and far more empathetic. 20:28

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It started on the street - in conversation with Ryan Valasapali - a snowy Sheffield surprise after the heat of Amritsar