The level of quality and professionalism has risen since the old days which makes it intimidating to contribute your own half-assed thing.
Doing things does usually require time, and a lot of the early doing was done by students (and still is!). It’s much harder to be that involved when you’re older without becoming professionally involved. These days we have a lot more non-students!
I think all Will’s stuff about the perceived allocation of responsibility and control has a big impact.
I’m not super convinced that the fundraising situation is tougher? It seems much easier to me than it was. Especially for small things we have a decent range of funders.
A few thoughts:
The level of quality and professionalism has risen since the old days which makes it intimidating to contribute your own half-assed thing.
Doing things does usually require time, and a lot of the early doing was done by students (and still is!). It’s much harder to be that involved when you’re older without becoming professionally involved. These days we have a lot more non-students!
I think all Will’s stuff about the perceived allocation of responsibility and control has a big impact.
I’m not super convinced that the fundraising situation is tougher? It seems much easier to me than it was. Especially for small things we have a decent range of funders.