By Debbie Cabebe, Chief Executive Officer of the nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity
Service providers are now uniting to seek mutual partnership and sustainability for the sector’s future. At the heart of this effort is The True Cost Coalition, focused on addressing the costs of supporting the community. A crucial aspect of this transformation is changing the way we fund nonprofits. Nonprofits demonstrate remarkable resourcefulness, but chronic lack of adequate funding endangers their capacity to deliver social good. Unrealistically low administrative and fundraising cost expectations from funders force nonprofits to contort their budgets, often at the expense of their staff, to align with restrictions. The price is steep, affecting not only the organizations but also the communities they serve. …
The wildfires in Maui are poised to leave enduring effects on the entire state. The way we respond to this crisis will significantly influence the overall well-being of our community. A response that falls short could result in lasting consequences that our community will bear for generations to come. The ultimate mission of The True Cost Coalition is to guarantee that we effectively address the community’s needs. An underfunded response will have lasting impacts.
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