Choose Your Struggle

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Choose Your Struggle

  • Monday Motivation: A Honest Look At The Nonprofit Industry with Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo

Monday Motivation: A Honest Look At The Nonprofit Industry with Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo

Monday 9th August 2021

Jay Shifman and Serena Hope Sun discuss the realities of running a nonprofit, touching on fundraising, overhead costs, and gender inequality.
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Nonprofit Realities: Insights from Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo

I think that that really stereotypes and actually puts people in a box, and I just have to compare it again to people in the for profit world like, for example, you know, Steve jobs was considered an asshole by a lot of people, you know, and people still hail him.
Ever wondered what it's really like to run a nonprofit? In this episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', Jay Shifman sits down with Serena Hope Sun from Breaking Taboo to pull back the curtain on the nonprofit industry. Serena brings a wealth of experience from both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, making her the perfect guide through the maze of fundraising, overhead costs, and salary discrepancies.
She doesn't shy away from discussing the gender inequality prevalent in the sector or the unrealistic expectations placed on nonprofit workers to always be 'saintly'. Jay and Serena's conversation is a blend of candid insights and practical advice. They explore how authenticity is often sacrificed in the nonprofit world due to societal pressures, contrasting it with the greater freedom found in for-profit environments.
Serena's anecdotes and observations make this episode a must-listen for anyone curious about the inner workings of nonprofits. Whether you're involved in a nonprofit, thinking about starting one, or just interested in understanding more about this crucial sector, you'll find this discussion both enlightening and relatable. Tune in to hear Serena's unique perspective and learn how the nonprofit world navigates its many challenges.