Most of us have come across Kübler-Ross’ model of the five stages of grief. Here, we reimagine what these stages would look like when it comes to nonprofit networking.
1. Denial: “It’s not so bad”
There’s no ‘work’ in networking. It’s easy-peasy lemon squeezy. All you need to do is hand out some cards, make some small talk, eat, and come home.
2. Anger: “%#*@”
The founder of an ed-tech start-up takes over your 15 minute break to give you unsolicited advice on your community health programme.
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3. Bargaining: “Maybe I can still save myself”
For every three people you speak to, you can have one gulab jamun from the dessert counter.
4. Depression: “Everything is meaningless”
Noshir Dadrawala reminds you that you will have to renew your newly acquired 12A and 80G periodically, for the rest of your life.
5. Acceptance: “I will survive”
There’s a gift bag and butter chicken.
