Reward NFPs for what they get done - not for how little they spend.

How many of us have been caught up in outdated and unrealistic thinking when it comes to charities?  Why shouldn't those doing the most good in our communities adopt business models that make "for-profits" successful?  Why do we make the assumption that investment is good in for profits but not ok in not-for-profits?  

I was completely inspired by this visionary talk from activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta who calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend — not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments (even if that comes with big expenses). In this bold talk, he says: Let's change the way we think about changing the world. I recommend this as essential viewing for anybody involved in the charitable or community sector in NZ and as essential viewing for NFP board members and CEOs.

https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?language=en

Enjoy.