Common Charity Mistakes: The Passion Trap, Shiny Objects & Real Impact

Running a charity or not-for-profit often starts with passion — but passion alone isn’t enough to sustain it.In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina Shale is joined by Parvez for the first conversation in a new mini-series focused on the most common mistakes charities and not-for-profits make — and how to avoid them.Drawing on decades of experience across the corporate world and the charity sector, Dina and Parvez explore the real, often unspoken challenges leaders face when they’re carrying responsibility, pressure, and accountability largely on their own.In this episode, we discuss:The “Passion Trap” — when founders unintentionally become the bottleneckChasing shiny objects on social media instead of clear, intentional communicationThe difference between being busy and creating real impactWhy clarity, trust, and simple objectives matter more than complex strategiesThis is an honest, grounded conversation designed to feel like sitting down for a cup of tea with someone who truly understands the realities of leading a purpose-driven organisation.🎧 In the next episode, we’ll continue the conversation and explore sustainability, growth, and mindset in the charity and not-for-profit space.