Social-sector organizations have to be better managed than for-profit organizations... because they have no margin of error.
Interpretation
Social-sector organizations must be managed with greater care due to their limited resources and higher stakes.
Frances Hesselbein emphasizes that social-sector organizations, which often operate on tight budgets and rely heavily on the impact they create, must be managed with stringent practices and excellence. Unlike for-profit organizations that can absorb failures and mistakes more easily, social-sector organizations cannot afford to make errors because their mission often involves serving vulnerable populations and addressing critical societal needs.
In practice
In a leadership seminar focusing on nonprofit management, this quote can inspire attendees to prioritize effective management practices.
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