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user-inactivated · 3771 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ethics and the cult I'm being forced to join
This is something I've been very cognizant as we start our grant process (we were just awarded our 501(c)3 last week). I know that unrestricted funds are the bees knees, but I have noticed that nearly the sole focus of the management of the nonprofit that is my day job spends 99% of their time acquiescing to grant requirements and reporting, as well as significant time making sure our data looks good as opposed to the outcomes. I've worked under mission drift, and it really sullies the work I'd otherwise find very rewarding. Being in a controlling position for my nonprofit has made me prioritize insuring that it won't occur to a great extent.the threat of mission drift due to undue influence of donors is one against which we must be wary.