• SiouxperCon: A Nonprofit in Name Only? Lack of Community Impact and Transparency Raises Concerns

    At first glance, SiouxperCon is an exciting, community-driven event that promises to engage fans of pop culture and promote education through its nonprofit status. However, a deeper look reveals troubling gaps in the organization’s operations. SiouxperCon’s social media marketing focuses almost exclusively on promoting the annual convention, while offering little to no information on how it is positively impacting the community beyond the event itself. The fact that the nonprofit lacks any stand-alone programming and seems to exist solely to run this event raises significant concerns about its legitimacy and effectiveness as a nonprofit. The Role of a Nonprofit: It’s More Than Just Hosting Events Nonprofits are expected to work…