Grateful for you, Overhead


Hi Reader,

If you're working hard today, it may be because GivingTuesday is in less than a week and year-end campaigns are coming, and as many are shutting down for the long weekend, your work is ramping up.

If that's you,Reader, I've been there, and I see you.

And I'm not the only one.

I recently spoke with someone who has been both a board member and major donor of several organizations.

He told me he hates it when nonprofits say 'we have no overhead.'

"I tell people I won't support an organization like that because they have zero chance of longevity," he said. "You can't run a nonprofit without staff—passion isn't enough."

The people who make an organization run are the lifeblood of the mission. Without you, there may be a mission, but there is no impact.

So as we head toward giving season, I'm grateful for overhead—I'm grateful for you.

Wishing you and yours a restful Thanksgiving!

Rooting for you,

Jordana

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Jordana Merkin helps nonprofits clarify their messaging to attract and engage with the right people for them. Subscribe to have actionable nonprofit messaging and communications tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox.

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