

564. Disrupt. Grow. Adapt. Repeat: Future-Proofing Strategies for Modern Orgs - Brooke Richie-Babbage, Erin Davison, Nelvin Johnson, and Amy Freitag
Meet Amy, Nelvin, Erin + Brooke. Are you looking for insights on future-proofing your organization against the ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities in the sector? They’ve got you covered in this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Replay. From embracing failure to building resilient teams and fostering innovation, discover actionable approaches to ensure your nonprofit remains agile, sustainable, and impactful in the face of uncertainty.
💡Learn
- Ways to Create a Culture that Embraces Failure + Innovation
- How to Focus on Sustainability - Organizationally + as Individuals
- The Importance of Leveraging the Power of Community
Today’s Guests
- Amy Freitag, President, The New York Community Trust
- Nelvin Johnson, Director of Advancement, Feed the Children
- Erin Davison, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana
- Brooke Richie Babbage, Founder + CEO, Bending Arc Consulting
Episode Highlights
- Hallmarks of a future-proof organization (2:30)
- Personal and organizational sustainability (7:40)
- Limiting factors in the nonprofit sector (12:10)
- Fostering urgency to adapt and evolve (16:30)
- Embracing failure (20:40)
- How community foundations work together to tackle major issues (25:05)
- Building resilience and adaptability (29:00)
- Cultivating growth and impact through community engagement (36:15)
- One Good Things from Amy, Brooke, Erin + Nelvin (38:35)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/564.
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