061: 4 Pieces of Nonprofit Advice I’m Tired of Hearing

If you’ve been in the nonprofit space for any length of time, chances are you’ve been handed advice that sounded inspiring… but in practice left you spinning your wheels.

I know I have. In fact, there are four pieces of advice I’ve heard over and over again that I believe are more harmful than helpful — especially if you’re trying to grow your revenue in today’s world.

The tricky part? This advice is everywhere. You hear it at conferences, see it in sector newsletters, and it’s repeated so often by “experts” that it starts to feel like gospel. But here’s the thing... just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it works.

So in this episode, I’m breaking down four of the most common nonprofit myths I wish we’d stop repeating. My hope is that if you’ve ever felt stuck or discouraged after hearing this advice, you’ll walk away feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to focus on strategies that actually move your mission forward.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll hear inside this episode:

• Why passion alone isn’t enough to build a thriving organization.
• The truth about bundles and why they’re more band-aid than solution.
• Why focusing only on donor retention leaves your funnel empty.
• How clinging to “the way we’ve always done it” keeps you stuck in the past.

If you’re ready to stop chasing advice that doesn’t serve you and start building modern, sustainable strategies instead, this episode is for you.

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