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Scaling vs. Growing: The Difference and Why it Matters for Impact
Overview
This resource explains the distinction between organizational growth and scaling social impact. It emphasizes that scaling is not simply about increasing organizational size, staff, or reach, but rather about reducing the social problem itself through approaches that create exponential impact with incremental resources. The publication encourages organizations to focus on long-term societal change, strategic alignment, and sustainable impact rather than growth for its own sake.
Publication Year:
2022
Source | Publisher:
Spring Impact
Best Suited For:
Executive Leadership, Monitoring & Evaluation Team, Programs Team
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