How The Concept of a "Rising Tide" Could Support Nonprofits
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*this is an excerpt from our full article found here.
At recent count, 10% of the US workforce works at a nonprofit.
16 million people are out there being agents of change, tackling pressing challenges with a dedication that's second to none.?
But let's face it, they often find themselves in a resource squeeze (time, manpower, funding), and they're up against some seriously complex issues (hunger, homelessness, war, disease). The question is, how can they maximize their potential for change?
The saying, "a rising tide lifts all boats," often attributed to President John F. Kennedy, conveys a simple yet profound idea. It means that when overall conditions or circumstances improve, it benefits everyone, regardless of their specific situation. Just as a rising tide lifts all boats in a harbor, collective progress can elevate the fortunes of all those involved.
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The concept of "a rising tide lifts all boats" underscores the promise of collective improvement. Through collaboration, nonprofits strengthen their resilience and adaptability. Fostering a sense of community extends to volunteers, donors, and supporters, creating deeper connections to the mission. This sense of belonging keeps volunteers engaged and encourages donors to contribute more frequently. The nonprofit sector, as a whole, thrives as organizations learn from one another's successes and setbacks.
5 Benefits of the “Rising Tide” for nonprofit professionals
Thanks for checking out our first The Nonprofit Hive article written by our Co-Founder Tasha Van Vlack .
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1 年Thanks for this important reminder, Tasha! I love what The Nonprofit Hive is doing to support nonprofit collaboration-- we are better and stronger together. Recently I collaborated with Monk Burin at Middle Way Meditation Institute - he offered a beautiful talk and guided meditation to about 75 food bankers that helped spread peace and wellbeing. A highlight of my year, for sure!
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1 年Love this message. Collaborating with others makes our work better and their work better, everyone wins when we can share knowledge, resources, insights, and perspectives. Especially in a resource scarce environment like the nonprofit sector (as you mentioned in the article). I always try and collaborate with others to help bring the best product/service to my clients, because I know I can't know everything about everything. I'm better at my job when I collaborate with others and have seen how nonprofits are better when they collaborate and share knowledge with others as well. "Sharing is caring", as they say. Great article, Tasha Van Vlack!