Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast

How To Talk About Growth Beyond Just Numbers


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As nonprofit leaders, we often equate growth with bigger numbers—serving more people, running more programs, or expanding reach. But is that truly the story of impact your organization wants to tell? In this quick episode, I explore why growth doesn’t have to mean more numbers and how you can frame your nonprofit’s growth in a way that feels aligned with your mission. I’ll share six different modes of growth to help you articulate your progress and impact to funders and stakeholders without feeling boxed in by traditional metrics. Whether you’re in a refinement stage, focused on depth over breadth, or driving policy change, this episode will help you tell a more meaningful growth story.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why numbers aren’t the only way to define or measure growth.
  • How to align your growth story with your mission and outcomes.
  • Six alternative modes of growth that resonate with funders and stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Growth is not always about serving more people—it can mean doing deeper, more transformative work.
  2. Refinement and reflection are vital phases of growth and shouldn’t be overlooked.
  3. Nonlinear growth—like increasing influence or sustainability—can be just as impactful as expanding numbers.

Want to work together?

Apply for the Next Level Nonprofit Accelerator, a high-touch coaching and training accelerator for established organizations that want a smart, powerful playbook for taking their growing organization to the next level.

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Nonprofit Mastermind PodcastBy Brooke Richie-Babbage

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