Nonprofit leadership development is about far more than offering training. It’s about creating an environment where people want to stay, grow, and contribute meaningfully to your mission.

In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and workplace growth champion Julie Winkle Giulioni, who challenges nonprofits to rethink how they approach staff development and build truly supportive cultures of learning. You’ll hear strategies for building a culture of learning in nonprofits and why effective leadership training programs for nonprofit staff require more than a single workshop.

We explore why training alone cannot drive behavior change, how managers can become true growth partners, and the role technology (especially AI) now plays in sustaining learning.

▶️ Create Environments Where People Stay, Grow, and Thrive with Julie Winkle Giulioni

▶️ Key Points:

00:03:24 Julie’s winding career path and early lessons in learning

00:09:41 Why training isn’t enough to drive real change

00:15:03 A manager’s influence on performance and growth

00:24:34 How L&D leaders can operationalize better learning environments

00:28:37 Bringing learning into everyday work

Resources from this episode:

 Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go by Julie Winkle Giulioni

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

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Connect with Julie

LinkedIn: Julie Winkle Giulioni

Website: juliewinklegiulioni.com

Connect with Heather

LinkedIn: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

Book an interest call with Heather here.

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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