Innovation and nonprofits don’t always seem like a natural fit—but they should be. In this episode, Rob Harter talks with Leah Kral, author of Innovation for Social Change, about how nonprofit leaders can infuse creativity and innovation into their organizations. Leah shares her insights on overcoming common barriers to innovation, fostering a culture of creativity, and building sustainable systems that support new ideas.
Key topics include:
Why innovation is often overlooked in the nonprofit sector
How Leah’s experiences in the Peace Corps shaped her passion for nonprofit strategy
Practical ways nonprofits can embed innovation into their organizational DNA
The six principles of social change innovation
The importance of empowering frontline staff to bring forward new ideas
Lessons nonprofits can learn from organizations like Pixar and Mayo Clinic
How to embrace experimentation and learn from failure
Leah also shares inspiring examples of nonprofits that are leading the way in innovation and offers actionable advice for nonprofit leaders looking to step up their creativity.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Leah Kral’s Website – Learn more about Leah and download her book club discussion guide
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