10 Signs You’re a Mission-Driven B@d@$$ (aka, Total Powerhouse)

Let’s face it—nonprofit work isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes passion, grit, and a whole lot of creative magic to show up every day for your mission. So if you’ve ever doubted your impact (or just need a little Friday pick-me-up), this one’s for you.

Here are 10 signs you’re not just doing enough—you’re actually a mission-driven B@d@$$. Yep, a total powerhouse.?

1. You speak fluent acronym.
From RFPs to DEI to BLM to CRM, you’ve got more abbreviations in your inbox than a NASA launch pad.

2. Your Google Drive is a graveyard of draft grant proposals…
…and you still believe every single one could change the world.

3. You’ve said “let’s circle back” more times than you can count.
Because strategy meetings are your cardio.

4. You’ve pulled off a major event with duct tape, volunteers, and vibes.
Somehow, it worked. (And no one saw the panic behind your clipboard.)

5. You cry at mission videos.
Even if it’s your own. Especially if it’s your own.

6. You believe “small but mighty” isn’t just a phrase—it’s a lifestyle.
Because impact isn’t measured by team size or budget—it’s about heart.

7. You have a favorite email subject line that actually gets opens.
And you’ve tested it 17 times in Mailchimp, MailerLite, and probably Outlook too.

8. Your phone gallery is full of community moments and campaign graphics.
Forget selfies—your camera roll is 90% nonprofit gold.

9. You’ve learned how to say “we can’t do that right now” with love and boundaries.
And it only took, like… 40 tries.

10. You still show up.
Through burnout, budget cuts, big wins, and little ones—you show up. And that makes you the real deal.

So if you saw yourself in even half of these?

Congratulations! You’re not just making a difference—you’re doing it with grit, grace, and a little b@da$$ery.

Own it. We see you. And we’re cheering you on.