'The Ecologist' has lost money from the day it was…
“'The Ecologist' has lost money from the day it was launched in 1970, and will continue until the last edition is printed. It was never set up as a business venture. It was set up as a campaign, and like all good campaigns, it costs. Its various backers have, over the years, been happy to pay that cost.”
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The Ecologist operates as a campaign, not a profit business, and relies on supporters to fund it.
In simple terms: It’s a non‑profit funded by donors.
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Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- publishing
- donor outreach
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people continue funding non‑profits?
- What are alternatives to donor funding?
Reliance on donors makes financial stability uncertain.