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This was so intriguing. I know that there's a lot I don't know about in this world, but I didn't realize just how little I knew about non-profit organizations. As with any other grant-writing institutions, they must lay out exactly what they want to request, and why. However, not many money-granting institutions are going to just give money away to the most radical and anti-establishment organizations. So in that way--they must scale back, be more centrist in their activism. Which...what does that really do, anyways? In that way, they can only affect others in small ways.

Additionally, there's a chapter in here on philanthropy, which is in itself hugely problematic when it comes to non-profits. Philanthropy for the arts? Sure! Awesome! Philanthropy for activism and humans? That's a little....weird, to say the least. With that, there comes an expectation where non-profit organizations must fit a certain mold in order to be acceptable, to have others want to give money to them.

Overall, this is such a necessary book that critiques the ways in which non-profit organizations are forced to dial back and become more acceptable in the eyes of the money-holders. It's perfect for today's climate, and for better understanding how lobbying and grants and philanthropy work in regards to activism.

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informative reflective slow-paced

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