Overhead Costs: The Obsession Must Stop | Stanford Social Innovation Review

Overhead Costs: The Obsession Must Stop | Stanford Social Innovation Review: When it comes to charitable giving, there will always be skeptics who question where the money really goes—and donors who object to a charity using their gifts to cover overhead. This skepticism is misplaced. Nonprofits are businesses and, as they grow, they must invest in their infrastructure to survive, retain employees, and, ultimately, succeed at their mission.