How Nonprofit CEOs Get Buy-In Across Political Divides with Chandra Brown

If you are a CEO responsible for moving your mission forward in a polarized environment, this conversation will sharpen how you lead.

Your ability to communicate with people who don't share your or your nonprofit's values and views can determine whether your organization gains traction or stalls out.

In this episode, I speak with consultant and former executive director Chandra Brown about how leaders choose words and framing that build alignment with board members, donors, policymakers, and community stakeholders. You'll hear a real-world example of a messaging misstep that backfired and what it reveals about how different audiences interpret the same issue.

You'll walk away with practical ways to communicate across political divides without compromising your values.

This episode answers the following questions:

• How do executive directors communicate with stakeholders who disagree with them?
• How can I get board members or donors to support an issue they're skeptical about?
• What's the best way to talk about controversial issues without alienating my supporters?
• How do I build alignment across my nonprofit's politically divided constituencies?
• How do I prepare for conversations with policymakers who oppose my position?

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Influence Advocacy (Chandra Brown). Influence Advocacy and Chandra can give your issue a helping hand using data driven strategies that support your issue campaigns.