| The Craigslist Foundation is embarking in some new directions, starting with something that will ring a bell to those who've been standing at the crossroads of the Internet and civil society: "a clearinghouse that connects people and organizations to the resources they need... an atlas that easily connects people to what they need to do good... Imagine the impact if social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and those wishing to support social change knew exactly where to go for all their needs."
I admire the Craigslist Foundation, and for about three years now I've thought that they have a unique and powerful contribution to make to the field. But how does this vision differ from the Nonprofit FAQ or its imitators and successors? To be fair, I think they are starting out small and smart, with a website that will succeed even if it's just an online version of the Nonprofit Boot Camps they've been running. But as someone who has watched a great many projects aim to be "the hub that connects people to everything they could ever need to do good", I am a little worried that the Craigslist Foundation will not make the great contribution they have the potential to make.
Posted: 8/19/07; 8:43:26 PM # |