Axes and Chainsaws
The nonprofit industry is notoriously resistant to change. We don't like it. It makes us uncomfortable. And we hold on to dated (and sometimes downright laughable) practices because of it. It's time to evaluate "the way we've always done things" and embrace modern tools and methods to drive meaningful change. 👊Punchline: When it comes to change, focus on areas of high effort and low return. Where are you putting a lot of resources and not seeing significant results? Start there, and fire up the chainsaw.
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