“Thenceforth they are no longer isolated individuals, but a power conspicuous from the distance whose actions serve as an example; when it speaks, people listen….”
This week, I’m reading selected quotes from Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Published in 1835.
Note: his use of the word association is our current word for nonprofit.
Reflection questions:
- How are we sharing the impact of the causes we serve? In sharing our impacts, are we welcoming our communities to unite with us and have their power enhanced?
- How are we showing donors the collective impact we have together by combining our efforts?
Reflection on quote:
In this time of anxiety, let us not forget the power nonprofits have to create purpose. When each of us trying to work independently, we are weak. We can cause little change and we can’t force others to help. When, however, we combine as nonprofits to meet the needs in our community, our communities listen.
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