Patty Hasselbring

The term "mission creep" was originally coined to describe the tendency of military operations in foreign countries to gradually expand in scope, requiring commitment of more and more resources, until the original mission is overshadowed and neglected. Mission creep occurs in nonprofit organizations as well.

It can begin innocently enough.

The term "mission creep" was originally coined to describe the tendency of military operations in foreign countries to gradually expand in scope, requiring commitment of more and more resources, until the original mission is overshadowed and neglected. Mission creep occurs in nonprofit organizations as well.

It can begin innocently enough.