# The Lack of Money Is Only a Symptom: The Real Problem Is Capacity

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Podcast: [Fundable by Design](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fundable-by-design-547744)
Published: 2026-07-04T07:00:00+00:00
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Many leaders believe their biggest problem is a lack of money. But after nearly 40 years in the nonprofit space, I've learned that the lack of money is often just a symptom. The real problem is usually a lack of capacity. Now, when I say capacity, I'm not simply talking about money. I'm talking about the organization's ability to operate, manage, lead, communicate, fundraise, report, govern, and sustain its work over time.

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