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Complex systems, wicked problems. Society, technology, science and more. @UNC professor. @NYTimes columnist. My newsletter is @insight: http://www.theinsight.org 

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    1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 22 Feb 2021

      Tip for folks who get the "work for free for us because we're a non-profit" line. To sort through it, look up their IRS "990" which lists executive salaries. I've had NGOs that pay their executives high six & seven(!) figures tell me they don't pay because they're a "non-profit."

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    2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 22 Feb 2021

      Looking up that IRS 990 makes life easier. There is no reason for anyone to work for free for an NGO where the staff asking you to work for free because "non-profit" pay themselves that much. An actually cash-strapped organisation doing good work? Different story—as time allows.

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    3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 22 Feb 2021

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      I’ve had that exact scenario NGO ask me to work for free because they are “nonprofit”. There are genuinely cash-strapped organizations doing great work and deserve support but usually if they ask, they’re apologetic and explain their situation. No “nonprofit, won’t pay” rudeness.https://twitter.com/cschneider8224/status/1363950698241552384 …

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      Tip of the iceberg. I worked for an NGO (IRC) whose CEO is paid $1M/year. VPs make $300-400k. Many NGOs are nepotism factories. They lack transparent pipelines b/c they're dominated by networked elites who routinely give internships as rewards to each other's children.
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      zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 22 Feb 2021

      I’m just putting this out there because I’ve been hearing people feel guilty turning such stuff down! No, no, no. You do not need to feel guilty! Your time and expertise is valuable. Donate it, if you’re in a position to do so, to worthy causes—not to salaries of already wealthy.

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        2. Josh Marshall‏Verified account @joshtpm 22 Feb 2021
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          many tax-Reg for profits are more strapped than 501c3 nonprofits. I would say there’s almost no correlation.

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        3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 22 Feb 2021
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          I can totally believe that. I've just decided to point this out because the frequency of the "we're a nonprofit so won't pay" demands I get from nonprofits with executives in high six-seven figure range salaries means... it must work on some people. Wanted to warn folks.

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        1. DR. VIJI SATHY‏ @vijisathy 22 Feb 2021
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          It’s so hard to walk away from otherwise flattering offers. I agree, donate if you want, but consider it a donation of your talents & time. Ask for what you are worth (and also ask other people going rates if not sure) & make peace with it if they cannot/will not make it happen.

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        1. DrRooting4Science‏ @hangcat2 22 Feb 2021
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          Preach!

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