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Scenario

When nonprofit partners try to co-opt grassroots organizing

The nonprofit that was supposed to be supporting our organizing effort keeps trying to control our message and I think they care more about their funding than our community.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Power dynamics between grassroots groups and institutional allies can undermine authentic community voice.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Community organizing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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