America Quote by Nancy Lublin
“I don't run a non-profit. There are lots of non-profits in America - in Detroit, parts of Wall Street, etc. I run a not for profit. We're a business. The only difference is that instead of selling soap or sneakers, we sell hope and leadership.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Nancy Lublin, 2022
She distinguishes a for‑profit business from a charity, emphasizing that selling hope and leadership is still a commercial activity.
In simple terms: A for‑profit sells intangible value like hope, not physical goods.
Key Takeaway
Treat intangible services as products.
Themes
business models
social impact
leadership
value creation
Mood
optimistic
entrepreneurial
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup pitch
- non‑profit fundraising
- community development
- social enterprise
- customer engagement
Key Concepts
social entrepreneurship
intangible assets
mission‑driven profit
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the impact of selling hope?
- What challenges arise when treating leadership as a product?
A Different Perspective
May overlook regulatory differences between for‑profits and nonprofits.
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