Many entrepreneurs refuse to run a non-profit for various reasons. Some say they are inefficient and ineffective. Many times this is true. And this is why so many entrepreneurs refuse to run their business as a non-profit. But let us look at this philosophically for a minute. What if your goal is to accomplish something or get something done rather than simply amassing wealth? In that case perhaps running a non-profit may not be so bad and besides "Refusing" is an interesting word isn't it? Some say that non-profits are often ignored yet we see Bill Gates is now non-profit; is he being ignored? No one cares what you think until you do something? You cannot expect anyone to be impressed with what you will or intend to do in the future? Humans do not work that way? This is not to say you care what anyone else thinks? As chances are if you believe you cannot accomplish anything without a strong profit motive at all times you do have a point, as most things are better done thru capitalism. And indeed if your belief system says this then you have your textbooks confirming you are right and carefully chosen reading material to go with it. However this is a linear thought process and I understand that mind set, dealt with it all my life. I kind of see it as an obstructionist point of view really, as there is more than one way to do something. But, it is a free world and that of course is your choice, for a reason you may have duly noted, justified and it is good to see you are sticking to your belief system in that regard. Being genuine in belief is a worthy trait, well, that is if your belief is not a fallacy, facade or pure fiction. Running a non-profit maybe another way, which works to accomplish your mission. Perhaps you should consider this in 2006. |
