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Do Non-profits Drive Social Change? - Comment Magazine

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Many believe non-profits provide the best way to bring about social change, but economics, religion, and media might challenge that assumption.

I If you go to an elite conference or event of the Aspen ilk, you will hear steady, even relentless talk about non-profits. Non-profits are seen as a major vehicle for social change, in many cases the primary vehicle. It is common for attendees at such convenings to sit on the boards of non-profits, to become major donors, or even to found non-profits. Non-profits end up becoming part of a personal portfolio, a calling card, and a source of personal reputation, both as a hobby and as a passion. Many people will talk about their non-profits more than their actual line of work, and this is…

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