Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff.
That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, staff, and partners.
If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I’ve been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and development leadership initiatives.
I know what it’s like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively, and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders and their staff to help them achieve their organization’s professional development goals.
So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good.
Nonprofit Management | Leadership Training | Leadership Development | Staff Management | Change Management | Instructional Design | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Learn more: www.skillmastersmarket.com
Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright
Schedule a call: https://bit.ly/3GQT6Yg
Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
Curious about Working in Nonprofit? Get an Inside Look from These Nonprofit L&D Pros
I often get questions about working in nonprofit, so I launched Career Conversations - a series of LinkedIn Live conversations with people currently in nonprofit L&D roles. We are talking about their organizations, teams, and personal career journeys.
Today, I’m bringing two of these conversations to you. We’re hearing from Nadra Dennis, the learning and talent development director at the Center for Employment Opportunities, and Dr. Jaimie Hoffman, the senior director of learning and development at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
▶️ Key Points:
02:22 Career Conversations series
05:16 Intro to Nadra Dennis and the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
09:03 L&D at the CEO
15:56 Nadra’s career journey and interest in nonprofit
22:16 Advice from Nadra for transitioning into L&D or nonprofit
30:05 Intro to Dr. J. Hoffman and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
39:09 L&D at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
50:08 Jaimie’s career journey and interest in nonprofit
59:38 Advice from Jaimie for transitioning into L&D or nonprofit
Resources from this episode:
E117: How to Measure Behavior Change and Impact in a Federated Nonprofit or Membership Association
Become a mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters: https://www.bbbs.org/bebignow/
Performance-Focused Learner Survey by Will Thalheimer
Telling Ain't Training by Harold Stolovitch and Erica Keeps
Training Ain't Performance by Harold Stolovitch and Erica Keeps
Connect with Nadra and Jaimie
Linkedin: Nadra Dennis
Linkedin: Jaimie Hoffman
Connect with Heather
Linkedin: Heather Burright
Website: skillmastersmarket.com
Book an interest call with Heather here.
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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!
Produced by Ideablossoms