About Quote by Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Lack of resources (payroll), time and competing priorities are why so many nonprofits haven't done well. It's that simple.

— Seth Godin

We often have an exaggerated sense of what nonprofits and governments are doing to help the poor, but the really inspiring thing is how…

— Katherine Boo

Too often, nonprofits are viewed as rigid and bureaucratic - less nimble and capable of adapting in this fluid environment than our corporate counterparts.…

— Anna Maria Chavez

The problem most nonprofits have is that they are run by romantics who are great to hang out with, but they have no clue.

— Mohnish Pabrai

The [nonprofit] sector enhances our creativity, enlivens our communities, nurtures individual responsibility, stirs life at the grassroots, and reminds us that we were born…

— John W. Gardner

The [nonprofit] sector is the natural home of nonmajoritarian impulses, movements and values. It comfortably harbors innovators, maverick movements, groups which feel they must…

— John W. Gardner

People don't get involved with local charities or politics because they think it's hard to make a difference and the problem feels overwhelming. But…

— Monica Ali

One of my frustrations is that we in society generally have this bifurcation in how we see the world. That's probably a little less…

— Nicholas Kristof

Too often in our communities many families have not even been aware that certain charities exist; and at the same time, there are many…

— Dana Rohrabacher

The millennial generation and a growing number of employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. If a nonprofit could make that easy…

— Gerald Chertavian

Many nonprofits rely on grants alone.

— Leroy Hood

I just thought I could broaden my impact and my reach by starting a non-profit and putting investment into our community.

— Vic Mensa