Accepting Quote by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
“Too often we're happy to receive thanks from the nonprofits we fund, accepting gratitude instead of feedback or performance measurements.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Philanthropy Today, Harvard Business Review, 2020
Nonprofits often accept gratitude but need concrete feedback and performance data to improve.
In simple terms: Thank you isn’t enough; need measurable results.
Key Takeaway
Implement feedback loops in giving.
Themes
philanthropy
accountability
performance measurement
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- grantmaking
- nonprofit management
Key Concepts
impact assessment
donor relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can donors ask for impact data?
- What metrics best show success?
A Different Perspective
Feedback can be costly to gather.
