I get directionally what you're saying, but on the specifics of always pursuing growth, that isn't true. Ironically, one of the people that I've heard argue mos

I get directionally what you're saying, but on the specifics of always pursuing growth, that isn't true. Ironically, one of the people that I've heard argue most forcefully for the idea of steady-state non-profit is actually Brewster Kahle, though it wasn't about IA. I remember him arguing that a particular goal may require a institution of a certain size, and if you started bringing in more cash, it might make more sense to spin off another, independent organization. (Now I must say, I've also seen that strategy pursued in practice among businesses, and let me tell you, it's a lot easier in the non-profit world!)