Gender
September 23, 2019

#NonprofitPickupLines Part III

Contrary to popular belief, working in the social sector might actually help your love life.
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We asked you to share your #NonprofitPickupLines with us, and you did not disappoint!
1

Your privilege awareness is such a turn-on.

@rolling_stone_

2

Super woke and very broke, want to join me?

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– @rolling_stone_

3

What’s the theory of change for this partnership?

– @rolling_stone_

4

I am looking for a value-based partnership here. Let’s talk?

@women_at_leisure

Related article: Sh*t nonprofits say

5

Interested in making some impact, social impact?

@banjara.begum

6

Do you believe in love at first sight or should I pitch again?

– @banjara.begum

7

You look so generous, you could put [insert biggest individual philanthropist] out of business.

– @banjara.begum

8

Are you a donor-evaluation? Because you’ve left me feeling nervous, heart-racing, and eager to please.

@ayesha_marfatia

Related article: #SixWordHorrorStory | The nonprofit edition

9

This is our third meeting… You know what that means… Are you going to build my capacity or not?

@shywalker_

10

Are you hard-impact data? Cause, I really, really need you.

@shwetakushe

11

Hey there! You’re all I write about in my field notes.

– @shwetakushe

For more of the same, read #NonprofitPickupLines Part I and Part II.

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