Concern Quote by Stephen Neill
“A mission which becomes a commercial concern may end by ceasing to be a mission”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Mission and Commerce”, 2015
When profit dominates, a mission can lose its original purpose.
In simple terms: Profit can corrupt mission.
Key Takeaway
Guard mission integrity against commercial pressure.
Themes
ethics
mission
commercialization
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
ethical
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- nonprofit fundraising
- social enterprise
- charitable projects
- policy making
Key Concepts
integrity
mission drift
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect mission focus?
- How to measure mission success beyond profit?
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