Fundraising Connection: 6 Nonprofit Leadership Learnings

6. Can't cut yourself to greatness

We all have to regularly make sure we're being efficient. Cutting costs where we can while increasing revenue can be a recipe for success. But just cutting costs is usually a short-term fix. You can't cut yourself to greatness. Greatness usually requires growth.

If you embody—and model—these six principles, your entire organization can be more successful.