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Good conversations to be having!! To pitch in my 2 cents worth, I do agree with Tonya that the current economic crisis presents an opportunity for the non-profit sector to re-align, to reduce ineffiencies and duplications and all the rest. And there is a new kind of innovative social architecture that is being created-- linking non-profits with social enterprise-- that is hugely exciting. And it seems CSI is at the centre of this in Canada (if not internationally).

However, I understand Corvin's argument that we also cannot ignore a broad and deep analysis of the mechanisms of power operating behind this current crisis. Much as we might innovate, state mechanisms and their ability (or inability) to control laissez-faire market forces, are crucial in this time. I read Corvin's concern as the risk of losing sight of state power and responsibility in our excitement about innovative restructuring.

I think we need both pieces. So I too second the coffee idea-- I see it a conversation between 2 people who both hold interesting pieces of the puzzle of the kind and the levels of change we need to be thinking about in this moment. Thanks to both of you for interesting posts.