Avoiding these four pitfalls won't guarantee success, but ignoring them can prevent even the strongest mission from ever getting off the ground.

In my experience, there is no shortage of community-changing ideas. Sadly, many of them never make it past the starting line.

The nonprofit causes we love have an underbelly that is not so glamorous: they are hard to financially sustain.

Leadership is critical in any organization, but especially vital if you are trying to accomplish Unlikely Good in your community. Making sure you pair the right leader with the particular season of growth is crucial.

Launching new ideas without taking the time to ask good questions can create chaos in the communities we hope to improve.