Paul VanDeCarr

Paul is a writer, editor, and communications trainer who has worked for the U.N. Development Programme, UNFPA, UNICEF, and the U.N. Secretariat. He authored a pair of guides on "Philanthropy and the SDGs" for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and has consulted with foundations on how to align their work with the SDGs. Previously, he has worked in the fields of oral history, theater, and documentary film, and wrote a guide for Working Narratives on "Storytelling and Social Change."

Latest Articles

Reporting on your work — making it crystal clear

Writing for Development

Writing reports is a necessary part of work in most development organizations. Learn how to write a compelling report in the last installment of Devex's five-part Writing for Development series.

What's the big idea? Writing better speeches and op-eds

Writing for development

A memorable speech or op-ed is original, surprising, and insightful. Learn how to write a good speech or opinion piece in this fourth installment of Devex's five-part Writing for Development series.

Getting to the heart of the matter through stories

Writing for Development

A well-written story can help inspire others and garner support for your organization. Learn how to write a good story in this third installment of Devex's five-part series, Writing for Development.

A big, boring chore: How to write funding proposals

Writing for Development

Grant proposals can be tough to write. But they are valuable — beyond the fact that they help bring in money. Learn more in the second of a five-part series on writing for development.

Writing is thinking: Why you need to be able to write well in development

about 6 years ago // Writing for Development

Writing well is key for a successful global development professional. Learn why and how in the first of a five-part series on writing for development.

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