From Manager to Leader: Nonprofit Leadership Development Strategies

28 Jul 2025 • 16 min • EN
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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 ActionAugust 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 Blueprint128: Three Ways to Identify Training Audience Needs89: 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 LinkedIn: Heather Burright Book an interest call with Heather here. 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! Produced by Ideablossoms

From "Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations"

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