We have two choices: We can have a nonprofit sector that is small and pure, or one that is big and effective.

This line is commonly used in discussions about how nonprofit organizations are judged and funded, especially debates over overhead, salaries, and investment in growth versus maintaining strict ideals of frugality.

It argues that insisting nonprofits remain morally "pure" by minimizing spending and scale can limit their impact, while allowing them to operate with more resources and flexibility can increase effectiveness and reach.