--- title: "Principle Impact: Maximize Performance with Principles for Nonprofit Leaders | Strategy" description: Strategy | Learn about principles for success as a foundation for collaborations, opportunities, and maximum mission impact. --- [Skip to content](https://extendedimpact.com/en/principle-impact/tag/strategy#main-content) ![EIMG stone pyramid](https://extendedimpact.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EIMG%20stone%20pyramid.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=EIMG%20stone%20pyramid.jpg) - [Home](https://extendedimpact.com/) - [About](https://extendedimpact.com/about) - [Contact](https://extendedimpact.com/contact) - [Services](https://extendedimpact.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [My Biz Dev Revenue Strategist](https://extendedimpact.com/services/my-bd-revenue-advisor) - [My Fractional Project Manager](https://extendedimpact.com/services/fractional-consulting) - [My Extended Enterprise](https://extendedimpact.com/services/quarterbacked-relations) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://extendedimpact.com/) - [About](https://extendedimpact.com/about) - [Contact](https://extendedimpact.com/contact) - [Services](https://extendedimpact.com/services) Show submenu for Services - [My Biz Dev Revenue Strategist](https://extendedimpact.com/services/my-bd-revenue-advisor) - [My Fractional Project Manager](https://extendedimpact.com/services/fractional-consulting) - [My Extended Enterprise](https://extendedimpact.com/services/quarterbacked-relations) - [Contact us](https://meetings.hubspot.com/don207/lets-connect) [Contact us](https://meetings.hubspot.com/don207/lets-connect) # Blog Be principles-based and maximize your impact. [![](https://extendedimpact.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Iceberg%20with%20Hidden%20Elements%20Below%20Water.png)](https://extendedimpact.com/en/principle-impact/the-real-reason-nonprofits-struggle-to-grow) [Strategy](https://extendedimpact.com/en/principle-impact/tag/strategy), [Leadership](https://extendedimpact.com/en/principle-impact/tag/leadership), [Systems](https://extendedimpact.com/en/principle-impact/tag/systems) ## [The Real Reason Nonprofits Struggle to Grow](https://extendedimpact.com/en/principle-impact/the-real-reason-nonprofits-struggle-to-grow) ![Picture of Don Stephenson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ad16b434abce58fa4657cf2b515cc35f) [Don Stephenson](https://extendedimpact.com/en/principle-impact/author/don-stephenson) Apr 9, 2026 7:46:45 PM Let’s start with a statement that might feel a little uncomfortable. 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