Author Archive:
Lynda Mansson
Flying too close to the fire
Passion is like fire. Those of us who work in the non-profit world are usually driven by passion for the cause we are devoted to and the ability to make a difference. We are striving …
Peer Dialogue: Success isn’t the priority
Created in 1994 to support conservation and sustainable economies mainly around the Mediterranean, coastal West Africa and Switzerland, the MAVA Foundation will cease grantmaking this year. Self-analysis has been a key part of its winding-down …
Meaning or money – what do we value?
It is common knowledge that if you choose a career in the non-profit sector, you should expect to be paid less, sometimes significantly less, than if you choose to work in the private sector. Evidence …
The sunset is beckoning
After nearly three decades of protecting areas of biodiversity, the MAVA Foundation is preparing to close. Its director-general shares her insights into the experience of ‘sunsetting’ Yes, it’s true, we’re closing. In 2010, when I …
