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124: Leading A Nonprofit Like A Business with Will Jones
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"You have to make decisions to really do the hard things… that's what leadership is." – Will Jones
When Will was chosen to lead a well-known Charlotte, NC, philanthropy, he was thrilled. Service to others is woven into the fabric of his life.
But he inherited a problem that too often plagues nonprofits: an unwavering passion for service hamstrung by little to no business acumen. Big dreams, not enough money. In his first year as leader, Will faced a $5 MILLION deficit.
The solution? Seek more donations & drastically cut costs? Not a chance.
Using the perspective he'd gained in the private sector, Will opted to embed a familiar yet powerful business strategy into the organization – laser-focused priorities, leadership training, culture building, & a proper growth strategy.
The result?
20% year-over-year growth in the 12 years he's been in charge – results ANY organization would be proud to claim.
To learn more about Will's epic perspective, find him on LinkedIn and ThompsonCFF.com
Management consultant & author Peter Drucker said, "The best nonprofits are run more like businesses than most businesses are."
We have an example here.
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