E018 – Classroom of Hope - Charitable Partnering for Greater Impact with Duncan Ward & Nicola Courtin

  Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world yet 263 million children don't have access to quality education. During this truly inspiring conversation I interview the founder of Classroom of Hope, Duncan Ward, and his wife Nicola Courtin about how they've built schools and run educational projects in Cambodia, Bali and Rwanda.    During our conversation we discuss: - How adopting a business approach to running their charity has helped them be more effective. - The role of story telling in impact reporting and connecting with your supporters. - The part small businesses can play in raising funds for charities and social causes. - A unique 'Wise Owl' business model for generating funds to support their operational costs. - How to find the best organisations to partner with in different countries for greater impact. - Various ways to measure your impact   About Duncan and Nicola Duncan is an eternal kid at heart and an avid seeker of adventure. Born and raised in South Africa, Duncan is Nelson Mandela's number one fan and believes that 'education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world'. Duncan is The Classroom of Hope's inspirational leader and husband to Nicola.   Nicola was born in Canada and is the Classroom of Hope's Creative Director. Nicola uses her magical ability for storytelling to connect to donors with their positive impact. Nicola feels blessed to have received valued education throughout her life and believes that with the right mix of passion and imagination we can create a world where all children have access to quality education.   Classroom of Hope Links: Website - https://classroomofhope.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ClassroomofHope Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ClassroomOfHope/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/3666488/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/classroomofhope/ Other links - The Wise Owls - 4 years of Classroom of Hope YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/iP_wcfz2T5I   Give-to-Profit Resources The Give-to-Profit Fundraising Challenge - https://www.heartabiz.com/p/G2Pfundraisingchallenge Give-to-Profit Website - http://www.givetoprofit.com Give-to-Profit book: Amazon UK - http://bit.ly/givetoprofituk Amazon US - http://bit.ly/givetoprofitus The Book Depository - https://www.bookdepository.com/Give-Profit-Alisoun-Mackenzie/9780993075223?ref=grid-view&qid=1496676035747&sr=1-1 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/givetoprofit/   Follow Alisoun Mackenzie Website - https://www.alisoun.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alisounbusiness/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlisounMac / @AlisounMac LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisounmackenzie/ Heartatude Book - http://bit.ly/heartatude   © Alisoun Mackenzie 2017