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How traditional generosity can lead to organizational dysfunction

I run a nonprofit based on traditional sharing principles but I'm burning out because I can't say no to requests for help even when we don't have the resources.

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The institutional expression of cultural values requires boundaries and sustainability practices that may feel foreign to traditional approaches but are necessary for long-term effectiveness.

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