Connect the Dots
How Nonprofits, Businesses, and Government Can Work Together in 2025
What if nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies could actually learn from each other to create real, lasting impact? That’s a question I was exploring during a bit of a rant on my Instagram story. A friend watched it and said, “This needs to be a podcast!” Well, I’m not quite there yet, but here we are turning it into a blog. Sometimes the best ideas come from just speaking your mind, right?
My journey has taken me through all these spaces—nonprofits, labor unions, businesses, and even government partnerships. I studied ethnic studies, focused on race, class, gender, and immigration. I organized workers and rallied communities. Later, I pursued an MBA to learn how decision-making happens “on the other side.” And here’s what I’ve realized:
Each sector—nonprofit, for-profit, and government—has strengths. Nonprofits are driven by mission, but they struggle with limited funding. Government agencies have resources but are stuck in red tape. Small businesses? They’re agile but often disconnected from larger societal goals.
The truth is, none of them can succeed alone. The magic happens when we connect the dots.
And that’s where people like me—and maybe you—come in. As a consultant, organizer, or even just someone who’s been in these trenches, I see myself as a matchmaker. Translating languages between these sectors. Sharing skills. Building bridges. Because imagine this: nonprofits adopting efficiency and creativity from businesses, or government agencies designing programs with a nonprofit’s heart and agility.
But the biggest challenge is accountability. It’s so easy to lose sight of a mission, or compromise on values, especially when the pressures of funding, politics, or survival creep in. That’s why we need people (or teams!) who aren’t afraid to ask the tough questions. To remind us why we started and hold us to it.
This isn’t just theory for me—it’s how I live and work. I’ve seen the power of aligning mission, vision, and action, and I’ve also seen what happens when organizations lose their way.
In 2025, it’s clear: we need more collaboration, creativity, and courage. We need to challenge silos and build partnerships that actually serve people. At BDBC Services, this is exactly what we do. We’re not just talking about ideas—we’re helping nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies align their work with their values and their communities.
So, what’s next for you? Let’s figure it out together. Set your goals, create a timeline, and build the partnerships you need to make it happen. Because staying true to your vision isn’t just a goal—it’s the only way to create change that lasts.
Talk to you soon,
Tsehaitu
