Why Nonprofit Leaders Confuse the Program With the Organization

NonProfit Nuggets with Jennifer Yarbrough by Jennifer Yarbrough

Jul 29, 202626:13Government & Organizations

When you start a nonprofit, your heart is in serving people. Your time is spent creating programs, delivering services, and responding to community needs. Naturally, it feels like the program is the organization. But aft...

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