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Thank you, Jeremy Markiz for sharing this article. And thank you James Klein with McSweeney's. Great article! And so true. Here's my observation from the perspective of 30 years of #notforprofit experience: Most #nonprofits do good work. Some do great work. And most struggle to clearly articulate what they do in specific, precise terms because doing so limits their own perception of their work. And the expansive mind and passionate heart struggle to set such limits. It's one reason why decisions take more time to make in nonprofits. And it's why satisficing becomes normalized. Nonprofits - in my strong opinion - have a manifest obligation to be absolutely clear about their CORE FOCUS. They must define their PURPOSE, CAUSE, or PASSION, AND the NICHE in which they pursue this CORE FOCUS. Articulating what change will be brought about by pursuing this Core Focus, over time, becomes the north star that activates donor support.
Most Jewish organizations fall into this trap. "The point is, our organization is uniquely passionate and purpose-driven, with a profound commitment to making the world a better place. What more do you need to know?" https://lnkd.in/eTyDh-ir
