The Nonprofit Podcast

Ep 168| 3 Questions every nonprofit leader must ask

Jul 24, 2025
Busy work doesn't equal progress; learn to discern the two. Discover three critical questions nonprofit leaders should ask to boost effectiveness. Explore how to pause or stop programs strategically without backlash. Uncover what's draining your resources and how to evolve your mission fearlessly. Embrace the necessity of reevaluating your goals to align better with community needs and foster empowered leadership through community engagement. Move from hustle to meaningful progress!
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ADVICE

Evaluate Draining Activities

  • Review your calendar and budget to identify what drains energy and resources without fueling your mission.
  • Consider scaling down or replacing events that no longer serve your mission to create space for new opportunities.
ADVICE

Pause Programs to Gain Clarity

  • Test pausing underperforming programs for a quarter to assess their impact without fear.
  • Use the pause to focus efforts and gain clarity on priorities without backlash.
INSIGHT

Mission Evolution is Alignment

  • Missions should evolve to reflect changing community needs while maintaining consistent values.
  • Evolving your mission is mission alignment, not mission drift.
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