Every great company, brand, career has been built in exactly the same way: bit by bit, step by step, little by little.

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

You can win with consistent benefits, delivered over time. You win by incrementally earning share, attention and trust.

You are far more likely to do your best work if you are willing to delight a few as opposed to soothe the masses.

Positive thinking is hard. Worth it, though.

If you can raise money, you're never going to have trouble getting a job.

The secret of getting on the shortlist is doing your best work fearlessly for a long time before you get on the list.