59. Women, Entrepreneurship, and Risk-Taking in the Nonprofit World with Allison Prieur

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In this episode, we talk with Allison Prieur, a mom of three and a nonprofit professional with over 20 years of experience in the sector. We dive into the gender and racial disparities in nonprofit work, how passion-driven labor is often undervalued, and the financial instability that so many nonprofit workers face. Allison shares how becoming a mom changed her perspective on the sector and led her to entrepreneurship, and we explore what needs to change for nonprofit workers to be fairly compensated for their impact.

What we discuss:

• The hidden gender and racial disparities in nonprofit work and how they impact financial stability
• Why passion-driven labor is often exploited and what that means for nonprofit workers and their families
• The challenges of balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, and higher education as a mom of three
• The reality of nonprofit funding cycles, last-minute budget approvals, and workforce burnout
• Why it’s so important for nonprofit organizations to advocate for fair wages and systemic change
• The intersection of motherhood, nonprofit work, and entrepreneurship and why women are expected to “do more with less”
• How we can create real change in the nonprofit sector through advocacy and collaboration
• The power of evaluation and learning in nonprofits to drive long-term impact

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