Why the social impact sector should demand — not ask nicely for — bailouts

Author Lauren Dobson-Hughes
Framing the sector’s needs more urgently

Why It Matters

As COVID-19 continues to force the shutdown of businesses and industries, those same businesses and industries are demanding support from governments. Should charities, social enterprises, and non-profits — who have so far asked nicely for smaller amounts of money than their corporate counterparts — do the same?

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