How do you get your CEO, COO, executive director, or board to see why investing in staff is not just important, it's mission critical?

In this episode of Learning for Good, I break down how to get leadership buy-in for staff development in your nonprofit.

The first step is to stop talking about training. Leadership already has a goal in the spotlight, and training isn't it, so pushing it into the conversation just gets you tuned out. 

I share how to connect a specific capability gap to the goal leadership already cares about, how to make the risk of ignoring that gap clear, and how to show leadership that their investment is working.


▶️ How to Get Leadership Buy-In for Staff Development in Your Nonprofit

▶️ Key Points:

00:00:00 Getting Leadership to Invest in Staff Development

00:05:09 How to Step Into Your Leaders' Spotlight

00:07:46 Defining Outcomes

00:08:47 Proving the Investment Is Working


Resources from this episode:

Join the next Learning for Good Summit in October: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/influence-to-action

Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective


Connect with Heather

LinkedIn: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.

Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!

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