The nonprofit sector’s scarcity mindset didn’t originate on its own. It is in part due to the approach of philanthropy organizations, funders, donors, and grant makers. After all, they are responsible for prioritizing and determining what is appropriate to fund, how long it will be funded, and what hoops nonprofits must go through to get funded.

The majority of interviews were clear, business shouldn't be a dirty word for nonprofits.

Many of the professionals and board members I interviewed said, "Healthy conflict cultures are essential to success." Yet healthy conflict cultures aren't possible when ego is at the forefront.

Much like having a stop sign on your forehead, a scarcity mindset gives off a message that says, "don't invest here, we are not worth it."

“We have a strategic plan, that’s not the problem.” However, my experience tells me otherwise.