The School of Greatness 849 Stay True To Your Purpose
Sep 13, 2019
Discover the importance of staying true to your purpose amidst distractions like fancy events and wealthy connections. Jacob Lief shares how focusing on a single community can make a significant impact, especially in education and health for vulnerable children. He emphasizes the necessity of saying 'no' to misaligned opportunities and the challenge of maintaining interest in your cause. Learn about navigating funding with integrity and the balance between mission and financial support in the nonprofit world.
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Focus on Depth Over Breadth
- Stay focused on your core mission and avoid distractions.
- Deepen your impact in one area instead of superficially expanding.
Discerning Funding Choices
- Be selective about funding and don't compromise your values for money.
- Not all money is equal; some funding can be detrimental, even if glamorous.
Sustained Success Paradox
- Sustained success can be less exciting for funders, leading them to seek novelty.
- Nonprofits face the challenge of maintaining interest in their cause despite consistent progress.
