Let’s be honest: no one gets into nonprofit work for the glamor. You show up for the mission. For the people. For the difference you believe in—even when the copier’s jammed, the budget’s tight, and the job description includes about 14 roles that weren’t on the original posting. This Labor Day, I just want to say: your work matters. To the program staff juggling 1:1 support and data entry. To the fundraisers writing emails at 9 p.m. because they finally found the right words