Time and time again, we hear not-for-profit leaders say, "we simply can't do that because we can't afford a consultant." So they go without. Without revised human resources processes. Without marketing plans for their important initiatives. Without evaluation strategies to measure their impact. Without.A People Lens turns this perception on its side. By viewing mission delivery through a People Lens first, rather than a financial or budgetary lens, we can leverage the competitive advantage of our sector: the abundance of talented people eager to contribute to our cause. This approach allows organizations to thrive while stretching budgets and other resources much further.We wrote (actually, our team of knowledge philanthropists wrote) this book as an open letter to leaders of not-for-profit organizations everywhere. It's meant to be a conversation starter. A thought provoker. Sprinkled with stories of innovative people engagement, best-practice tips, and perspectives from senior leaders, A People Lens will change how you think about engaging people at your organization.