124: Leading A Nonprofit Like A Business with Will Jones

"You have to make decisions to really do the hard things… that's what leadership is." – Will JonesWhen Will was chosen to lead a well-known Charlotte, NC, philanthropy, he was thrilled. Service to others is woven into the fabric of his life.But he inherited a problem that too often plagues nonprofits: an unwavering passion for service hamstrung by little to no business acumen. Big dreams, not enough money. In his first year as leader, Will faced a $5 MILLION deficit.The solution? Seek more donations & drastically cut costs? Not a chance.Using the perspective he'd gained in the private sector, Will opted to embed a familiar yet powerful business strategy into the organization – laser-focused priorities, leadership training, culture building, & a proper growth strategy.The result?20% year-over-year growth in the 12 years he's been in charge – results ANY organization would be proud to claim.To learn more about Will's epic perspective, find him on LinkedIn and ThompsonCFF.comManagement consultant & author Peter Drucker said, "The best nonprofits are run more like businesses than most businesses are."We have an example here.