Brilliant, no BS, and to the point, Katie! This is a worthwhile read that changes the value narrative around non-profits.
Have you worked with charities in the UK? Are these the same as US non-profits? I assume the legal status of 'charity' and stakeholder management increase complexity. I have huge respect for Carers UK navigating their fine line.
I haven't worked in depth with any in the UK. In the US, to be a charity (otherwise known as a 501c6) you need to define your charitable intent and likely get all of your revenue through some form of donation. You can also be a membership organization with membership dues which may mean you're in between a charity and a for-profit business (otherwise known as a 501c6). Regardless of your specific legal and revenue framework, understanding the value sought by all the people required to make your business possible and then navigating the necessary tradeoffs takes a lot of brain power and good communication. I'm glad you can think of a group that you feel is doing a sound job.
Yes, Carers UK, like other charities, uses research surveys and collaborations to support its 'responses' to government policy/actions, raise awareness, and support caregivers. But, their USP is two-fold: an anonymous online forum for caregivers to freely vent without judgment and an expert helpline (phone/email).
My 'mission' here on Substack is to empower and enable other caregivers and raise awareness/change the narrative around caregiving. A single-person non-profit?!
Brilliant, no BS, and to the point, Katie! This is a worthwhile read that changes the value narrative around non-profits.
Have you worked with charities in the UK? Are these the same as US non-profits? I assume the legal status of 'charity' and stakeholder management increase complexity. I have huge respect for Carers UK navigating their fine line.
I haven't worked in depth with any in the UK. In the US, to be a charity (otherwise known as a 501c6) you need to define your charitable intent and likely get all of your revenue through some form of donation. You can also be a membership organization with membership dues which may mean you're in between a charity and a for-profit business (otherwise known as a 501c6). Regardless of your specific legal and revenue framework, understanding the value sought by all the people required to make your business possible and then navigating the necessary tradeoffs takes a lot of brain power and good communication. I'm glad you can think of a group that you feel is doing a sound job.
Thanks for these insights, Katie. Interesting.
Yes, Carers UK, like other charities, uses research surveys and collaborations to support its 'responses' to government policy/actions, raise awareness, and support caregivers. But, their USP is two-fold: an anonymous online forum for caregivers to freely vent without judgment and an expert helpline (phone/email).
My 'mission' here on Substack is to empower and enable other caregivers and raise awareness/change the narrative around caregiving. A single-person non-profit?!