One of the most dangerous pitfalls for nonprofit organizations is in coming to believe their internal narratives so much that they stop thinking about how their actions will strike outsiders. It’s a natural human tendency. We keep ourselves motivated with pep talks about our intentions. We tell ourselves we’re doing …
Sometimes, about the worst thing that can happen to a fledgling nonprofit is a great opportunity. There you are: you have a compelling mission and a unique, strategic approach to advancing it. You’re successfully funding your program, building a public brand and community presence, developing partnerships and meeting targets. You …
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