
by Catherine Aselford on August 8, 2022
Categories: Current Issue| Leadership and Management
Topic Tags: Strategic Planning
Article In Brief: The Problem: New ideas for expanding impact tempt nonprofits to expand their target population, chase new grants or donors, and/or enlarge mission without realizing organization growth. Why it Happens: Nonprofit founders and leaders seek new ways to make a bigger impact without considering all the impacts on the organization. The Solution: Nonprofits can avoid temptations by conducting market research, considering additional costs that will accrue if the idea is implemented, and seeking partnerships instead of creating new programs. Every organization changes. Constantly looking for the next opportunity to connect, collaborate, and expand can be exhilarating. It …
