E42: Empowering Nonprofit Leadership Development and Growth with Kristin Harrington, Partner at Lead Star

Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising

In this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m having a meaningful conversation with leadership and strategy advisor Kristin Harrington. We delve into Kristin's unique journey into nonprofit leadership, the importance of culture and workforce development, and funding strategies for enhancing an organization's impact.
Highlighting the challenges faced by nonprofit professionals in leadership roles, our discussion covered themes of innovation, the significance of fostering a culture of safety and belonging, and the crucial role of having a people focused strategy. Tune in for practical advice specially crafted for nonprofit leaders aiming to drive meaningful change – starting from within.
In this episode:

• [01:20] How Kristin became a leadership and strategy advisor for nonprofits
• [03:50] Upward mobility and how it can help nonprofits reduce high turnover
• [07:17] How to coach nonprofit leaders to innovate while keeping the mission at the forefront of their decisions?
• [10:09] Firefighting vs. fireproofing: being less reactive and more intentional
• [12:53] Succession planning and people-focused leadership strategy
• [15:05] Developing a healthy organizational culture and a solid strategy for true impact
• [25:00] Engaging board members and staff when developing your nonprofit strategy
• [35:06] The power of coaching and community in leadership development

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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
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