A New Renaissance and the Second Age of Enlightenment

Chapter 11

In chapter eleven we will discuss the formalized relationships between the new institution and the existing nonprofit organizations that should be welcoming the establishment of this new institution into their communities. The key word is “should.” In practice, there may actually be a great deal of opposition from the nonprofit sector to the idea of this new institution, which stems from the tendency to see up-start groups as competitors. The relationship between this institution, charitable groups, social service agencies, and activist organizations will at first appear to be incredibly complex, but in truth it is not. In practice, all it will take is for somebody to find 12 community leaders who are already networked within the community. Nothing will change for them except for where they place the media that steers their employees, volunteers, and membership. This will once again return us to the paradox of vulnerability and trust.