Innovation for nonprofits with Leah Kral

In episode 120 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Leah Kral discuss how to foster innovation within nonprofits.  They discuss six key practices for driving meaningful change:  uncovering hidden needs,  asking courageous questions,  empowering collaboration,  embracing experimentation,  committing to continuous learning, and  building a culture of persuasion.  Through relatable stories and actionable advice, together they emphasize the importance of strategic thinking, adaptability, and creating space for bold ideas to thrive in resource-constrained environments. Episode Highlights: [00:10:16] Innovation in Nonprofits [00:11:34] Practice 1: Be a Fearless Problem Solver [00:20:02] Practice 2: Ask Courageous Questions [00:22:52] Practice 3: Empower Collaboration [00:26:30] Practice 4: Experiment and Start Small [00:29:03] Practice 5: Embrace Continuous Learning [00:34:20] Practice 6: Build a Culture of Persuasion [00:39:17] Strategic Thinking as a Permission Slip   Guest Bio: Leah Kral is a consultant, public speaker, and author who helps nonprofits innovate and further social change. Her book, Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results (Wiley, 2022). For decades, she has been providing tailored workshops and consulting to nonprofit leaders and boards across the country. She is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Jamaica 2002-2004), she loves the outdoors and trails in northern Virginia, and enjoys being an active volunteer in her community. Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahkral/ https://leahkral.com/ https://substack.com/@leahkral Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn