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Why we do our nonprofit work

Why we do our nonprofit work

Have you had one of those days where all you can do is wonder why we do it – this nonprofit work of ours? I think we’ve all had those days. I hope not too many of them!

A friend shared a video that I had to share with you. If you’ve ever wondered why donors donate, this might help. Kindness is contagious. And we’re in the kindness business.

I hope it also reminds you of why we do it – this exhausting, meaningful work.

Enjoy!

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  1. The Other Bottom Line says

    September 16, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Love this video – thanks for sharing it Mary! <3
    Diana

    Reply
    • Mary Cahalane says

      September 16, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Isn’t it great? I just had to share it.

      Reply
  2. Gingerheaddad says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    I am going to admit that it made me a little misty-eyed.

    Reply
    • Mary Cahalane says

      September 17, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      Me too, Jim.

      Reply

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