"The more I learn about the history of social movements, the more concerned I am that I am being groomed for a role that I don’t want...as organizations jumped on board the 501(c)(3) wagon, truly radical and inspired social-change organizations faded into oblivion...
Today our work is inextricably tied to our funders and, whether we like it or not, we cater our programming to them, often instead of our constituents. Most of our work hours are spent wooing donors and applying for grants, and our programs our showing the strain..."
Today our work is inextricably tied to our funders and, whether we like it or not, we cater our programming to them, often instead of our constituents. Most of our work hours are spent wooing donors and applying for grants, and our programs our showing the strain..."
from Creating a Monster: Capitalism in the Community Arts Classroom
By Brandi Rose
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