"I am really hoping that it gives people permission to think things differently and not to accept that the way we have always done things is the way it should be. So many of our philosophies and practices are things that have been made up. They are archaic and they don't work for our communities anymore, so people need to start thinking about doing things differently, especially in light of everything going on right now sociopolitically."
"We need to be more present in general media. We are not really seen. We are kind of like air. Other sectors are like food. People can see food. They appreciate food. But the work that we do is often times like air and no one appreciates air until they really need it."
Many nonprofit philosophies and practices were invented and are now archaic and ineffective for current communities. People need permission to think and act differently, abandoning long-held assumptions and scarcity mindsets. Mock shows like The Amazing Free Supply Race critique nonprofit dysfunction and highlight public expectations around donations and supplies. The sector must become more present in general media because nonprofit work is often invisible, like air, and unappreciated until urgently needed. Nonprofits should increase effectiveness, challenge rising authoritarianism, and adopt new practices that better serve communities and confront sociopolitical threats.
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