Reclaiming THIS and Ditching The Nonprofit Hunger Games with Vu Le

Taking yourself a little too seriously? Join us for a bold and humorous conversation with Vu Le, the voice behind the popular blog Nonprofit AF. In this episode, Vu shares his journey into the nonprofit sector, the origins of his blog, and how humor can be a powerful tool for advocacy.
He dives deep into issues plaguing the sector, from donor-centered fundraising to the challenges of advocacy and systemic change. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or just someone who wants to rethink the sector, this episode is full of valuable insights and inspiration.

Ditching The Nonprofit Hunger Games – The Highlights:

• How humor can amplify advocacy and foster community.
• The challenges of balancing systemic critique and self-care.
• Breaking down donor-centered fundraising (DCF) and shifting toward community-centric fundraising (CCF).
• Exploring advocacy fears and the nonprofit hunger games.
• A future where CCF principles are widely adopted and lead to systemic change. 

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About Vu Le:
Vu Le (“voo lay”) is a writer, speaker, vegan, Pisces, and the former Executive Director of RVC, a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice by developing leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color, and fostering collaboration among diverse communities. Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves.  

Actionable Tips for Nonprofit Leaders:

1. Incorporate Humor into Your Communications: Find ways to add humor to your emails, social media, and meetings. It can help lighten the mood and make your message more relatable. Don't fear joking about your challenges. It can build camaraderie and ease tough talks. 
2. Reevaluate Your Fundraising Approach: Focus on community needs and expectations. You may need to rethink your fundraising strategies. They should align with your mission of equity and justice, even if it means taking some risks. 
3. Advocate Boldly and Consistently: Don’t shy away from advocacy, even on “controversial” issues. Speak out about systemic inequities. Use your platform to push for change in your community. Consistency in your advocacy efforts will help build credibility and drive progress. 

Resources and Links: 

• Nonprofit AF Blog 
• Community-Centric Fundraising Principles 
• Crappy Funding Practices 
• The Slavery of our Times by Leo Tolstoy  
• Connect with Maria 
• Connect with Vu: Twitter,

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