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053: The Nonprofit Strategies Keeping You Stuck (and what to do instead)

Season 3 Episode 53

Most nonprofits don’t fail because of weak missions or lack of passion. They stall out because they’re using strategies that simply don’t work anymore.

When I was leading my first nonprofit, I did everything the traditional playbook told me to do — events, grants, constant hustling. 

And yet, no matter how hard I pushed, growth felt impossible. It wasn’t until I questioned those old strategies and shifted into modern ones that things finally began to change.

That’s why I recorded this episode for you.

In it, I’ll break down three outdated nonprofit strategies that are keeping organizations stuck — and what to do instead:

  • Why galas and big events are draining more than they deliver.
  • How relying on grants creates instability instead of security.
  • The hidden toll of making every decision from fear and scarcity.

If you’ve ever wondered why your nonprofit feels like it’s spinning its wheels, even when you’re working harder than ever, this conversation will give you both clarity and a way forward.

👉 And if you want to take this further, download my free guide, Why Your Nonprofit Strategy Isn’t Working (And What To Do Instead), at janditchfield.co/strategy

Inside, you’ll find all five reasons nonprofits plateau, plus a supporter survey you can use today to stop guessing and start leading with confidence.

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