Changemaker Conversations: The Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders
Alyssa Conrardy and Lindsay Mullen
8 episodes
1 month ago
Are you ready to transform your nonprofit from the inside out?
Changemaker Conversations is the essential podcast for forward-thinking nonprofit CEOs, executive directors and senior leaders who are ready to build smarter, more strategic organizations—with less friction and more joy.
Join Lindsay Mullen and Alyssa Conrardy, principals of Prosper Strategies, as they share actionable insights and have candid conversations with innovative nonprofit leaders who are redefining what’s possible in the sector.
You’ll Learn:
- About real challenges your nonprofit peers are facing and how to navigate them with grace
- How to center your constituents and lead your nonprofit based on their priorities
- What to do if your strategic plans (and marketing and fundraising plans) aren’t getting the results you want
- How to strengthen your relationships with your board
- Non-traditional approaches to maximizing employee morale and building better teams
- Time-tested strategies and tips from nonprofit leaders who have seen and done it all
...and much more
Each episode pulls you out of the day-to-day grind and refocuses your attention on the big picture—helping you become a more strategic, inclusive leader who can guide your nonprofit to greater impact.
It can be lonely at the top. Whether you’re navigating growth, working to overcome big barriers, or simply seeking fresh perspectives on nonprofit leadership from outside your usual bubble, Changemaker Conversations delivers the insights you need to lead with purpose and confidence.
Tune in and subscribe today if you’re committed to building a more impactful nonprofit, and having some fun along the way. Visit prosper-strategies.com to learn more about how we can support your organization’s journey.
Prosper Strategies principals Alyssa Conrady and Lindsay Mullen introduce their podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking to build better organizations.
Learn how to transform plans into action, improve board relationships, center constituents, and lead with less friction, and more joy.
| CONNECT |
- ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
- Prosper-Strategies.com and hello@prosper-strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice
- Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
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Are you ready to transform your nonprofit from the inside out?
Changemaker Conversations is the essential podcast for forward-thinking nonprofit CEOs, executive directors and senior leaders who are ready to build smarter, more strategic organizations—with less friction and more joy.
Join Lindsay Mullen and Alyssa Conrardy, principals of Prosper Strategies, as they share actionable insights and have candid conversations with innovative nonprofit leaders who are redefining what’s possible in the sector.
You’ll Learn:
- About real challenges your nonprofit peers are facing and how to navigate them with grace
- How to center your constituents and lead your nonprofit based on their priorities
- What to do if your strategic plans (and marketing and fundraising plans) aren’t getting the results you want
- How to strengthen your relationships with your board
- Non-traditional approaches to maximizing employee morale and building better teams
- Time-tested strategies and tips from nonprofit leaders who have seen and done it all
...and much more
Each episode pulls you out of the day-to-day grind and refocuses your attention on the big picture—helping you become a more strategic, inclusive leader who can guide your nonprofit to greater impact.
It can be lonely at the top. Whether you’re navigating growth, working to overcome big barriers, or simply seeking fresh perspectives on nonprofit leadership from outside your usual bubble, Changemaker Conversations delivers the insights you need to lead with purpose and confidence.
Tune in and subscribe today if you’re committed to building a more impactful nonprofit, and having some fun along the way. Visit prosper-strategies.com to learn more about how we can support your organization’s journey.
Prosper Strategies principals Alyssa Conrady and Lindsay Mullen introduce their podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking to build better organizations.
Learn how to transform plans into action, improve board relationships, center constituents, and lead with less friction, and more joy.
| CONNECT |
- ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
- Prosper-Strategies.com and hello@prosper-strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice
- Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
Strength-Based Communication: What it Is, Why it Matters and How to Do it Well (Yes, Even In Today's Political Climate)
Changemaker Conversations: The Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders
34 minutes
1 month ago
Strength-Based Communication: What it Is, Why it Matters and How to Do it Well (Yes, Even In Today's Political Climate)
In today's challenging political climate, many nonprofit leaders are focused on what they can't say—but what if we shifted our attention to what we can say? In this episode of Changemaker Conversations, we're exploring strength-based communication and why it's more relevant than ever for nonprofits navigating anti-DEI pressures and funding restrictions.
Alyssa and Lindsay share their decade-plus journey developing strength-based communication frameworks with organizations like Feeding America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the McCormick Foundation—and the data proves it works. From increased donor engagement to stronger brand metrics, organizations taking this approach are seeing real results without sacrificing their values or their fundraising goals.
If you're struggling to stay true to your mission while adapting to new federal regulations and "off-limits language", or if you're simply ready to communicate about the people you serve in more empowering ways, this episode will show you how.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
What strength-based communication is and how it differs from stereotype-based and need-based communication
Why leading with opportunity instead of deficit doesn't hurt fundraising (and often improves it)
How to navigate current federal word restrictions while staying true to your values
Real examples from major nonprofits that have successfully made this shift
Practical first steps for moving your organization toward strength-based communication
Common misconceptions holding boards and leadership back from adopting this approach
Episode Blog Post and Transcript -->
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Prosper Strategies Strength-Based Communication 101 Guide
Prosper Strategies Strength-Based Communication resources
Examples:
Feeding America
Feeding America Need-Based Example: "I am Hunger in America"
Feeding America Strength-Based Example: "The Full Effect" PSA
World Vision
World Vision USA: Chosen
World Vision Child Sponsorship
More Examples
FrameWorks Institute
| CONNECT |
ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
Prosper-Strategies.com to learn more about strength-based communication consulting
Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with questions or to discuss strength-based communication for your organization
On LinkedIn with Alyssa Conrardy, Lindsay Mullen and Prosper Strategies
Changemaker Conversations: The Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders
Are you ready to transform your nonprofit from the inside out?
Changemaker Conversations is the essential podcast for forward-thinking nonprofit CEOs, executive directors and senior leaders who are ready to build smarter, more strategic organizations—with less friction and more joy.
Join Lindsay Mullen and Alyssa Conrardy, principals of Prosper Strategies, as they share actionable insights and have candid conversations with innovative nonprofit leaders who are redefining what’s possible in the sector.
You’ll Learn:
- About real challenges your nonprofit peers are facing and how to navigate them with grace
- How to center your constituents and lead your nonprofit based on their priorities
- What to do if your strategic plans (and marketing and fundraising plans) aren’t getting the results you want
- How to strengthen your relationships with your board
- Non-traditional approaches to maximizing employee morale and building better teams
- Time-tested strategies and tips from nonprofit leaders who have seen and done it all
...and much more
Each episode pulls you out of the day-to-day grind and refocuses your attention on the big picture—helping you become a more strategic, inclusive leader who can guide your nonprofit to greater impact.
It can be lonely at the top. Whether you’re navigating growth, working to overcome big barriers, or simply seeking fresh perspectives on nonprofit leadership from outside your usual bubble, Changemaker Conversations delivers the insights you need to lead with purpose and confidence.
Tune in and subscribe today if you’re committed to building a more impactful nonprofit, and having some fun along the way. Visit prosper-strategies.com to learn more about how we can support your organization’s journey.
Prosper Strategies principals Alyssa Conrady and Lindsay Mullen introduce their podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking to build better organizations.
Learn how to transform plans into action, improve board relationships, center constituents, and lead with less friction, and more joy.
| CONNECT |
- ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
- Prosper-Strategies.com and hello@prosper-strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice
- Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
