Quotes from Leaders Like You

“The weekend is reserved for reading every word of Morino’s manifesto, but here’s one bit that jumped out in yesterday’s quick flip-through: Isaac Castillo urges nonprofits to ensure they’re providing the best services to the recipients.”

“Philanthropist Mario Morino, along with a host of prominent nonprofit leaders, puts forth the convincing argument that the difficult challenges created by mounting budgetary pressures at all levels of government compel the social sector to become clearer in their goals, more deliberate in defining methodology, more willing to admit mistakes and more adaptable all while keeping an unrelenting focus on improving lives.”

“Reading the book has truly brought me much happiness…. My rating: Five out of five…. It is fantastic, and I agree with Geoffrey Canada — A must-read for nonprofit leaders.”

“Morino’s book succeeds because it effectively engages the reader, causing one to ponder application of managing to outcomes to one’s own work in the nonprofit world—be it running an organization, grantmaking or consulting with nonprofits.”

“Isaac Castillo’s essay has been immensely helpful in my work with philanthropists in emphasizing the importance of measurement. The example is perfect for communicating why philanthropists must know at minimum that they are doing no harm (which is sometimes more compelling than knowing they are making a difference…) And how will they know that if they don’t measure!”