From Manager to Leader: Nonprofit Leadership Development Strategies
Are your nonprofit’s people managers equipped to lead with clarity and confidence, or just left to figure it out on their own?
In this episode, I take a deep dive into how to develop nonprofit people managers using proven learning and development strategies. With a focus on building leadership through competency models, coaching, enablement, and accountability, you’ll discover how to build confident, capable staff who can lead, not just execute.
▶️ Key Points:
02:58 Identifying competencies with a needs analysis
06:51 Training options
09:05 The role of coaching in nonprofit leadership development
10:59 Enablement & accountability
12:40 Preventing burnout
14:05 Planning for staff transitions
Resources:
Workshop: How to Diagnose Learning Needs That Drive Action
- August 6, 11:00–12:30 CT, Zoom
- $49 (free for Nonprofit L&D Collective Catalysts)
Needs Analysis Episodes:
- 129: Designing for Behavior Change? Your Training Needs Analysis Blueprint
- 128: Three Ways to Identify Training Audience Needs
- 89: One Needs Analysis Method That Can Improve Your Nonprofit Training
109: How to Develop Your People Managers with Off-the-Shelf Courses & Customized Conversations
105: 5 Keys to Great Nonprofit Leadership
133: The Surprising Power of Cross-Sector Coaching with Bob Tiede
120: People Manager Development: How to Transfer Skills Beyond the Classroom with Kamaria Scott
118: How to Create Belonging and Connection at Work with Abigail Finck
140: The Role of L&D in Succession Planning with Naomi Hattaway
Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective
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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.
Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.
Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!
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