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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

Auteur(s): Heather Burright Learning and Development Leader Leadership Development Consultant Instructional Designer.
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As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff.

That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, staff, and partners.

If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I’ve been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and development leadership initiatives.

I know what it’s like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively, and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders and their staff to help them achieve their organization’s professional development goals.

So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good.

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Learn more: www.skillmastersmarket.com
Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright
Schedule a call: https://bit.ly/3GQT6Yg

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  • Not Just an HR Problem: The Role of L&D in Succession Planning
    Jun 30 2025

    Succession planning may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about nonprofit leadership development, but it should be. In this episode, I sit down with transition strategist Naomi Hattaway to explore what it really takes to ensure leadership continuity and why it's a core part of any learning and development strategy.

    With executive turnover on the rise and funding environments shifting, organizations can’t afford to leave leadership transitions to chance. Succession planning supports not only operational stability but also employee trust, team morale, and long-term mission impact.


    ▶️ Not Just an HR Problem: The Role of L&D in Succession Planning


    ▶️ Key Points:

    01:20 Why turnover hurts mission impact

    03:20 Naomi’s background, career journey, and how she got into succession planning

    09:05 What succession planning really means for nonprofits

    11:27 How succession planning aligns with learning and development

    15:00 Tips for integrating L&D with your succession plan

    17:03 Questions L&D leaders can ask to influence succession conversations

    21:28 Proactive steps and final advice for nonprofit teams


    Resources from this episode:

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

    Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review! 👇👇👇

    Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends. 🔗


    Connect with Naomi

    LinkedIn: Naomi Hattaway

    Website: naomihattaway.com


    Connect with Heather

    LinkedIn: Heather Burright

    Website: skillmastersmarket.com

    Book an interest call with Heather here.


    🎙️This podcast is proudly produced by Ideablossoms — the mighty team behind some of the best mission-driven podcasts out there. If you're looking to launch a podcast or get help managing, editing, and repurposing your episodes, listen up:

    🌟 Go to ideablossoms.com or reach out to Rosa at rosa@ideablossoms.com to grab an exclusive 30% off your first invoice!

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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!

    Produced by Ideablossoms

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    26 min
  • Stop (only) Training. Start Coaching. How to Improve Staff Performance
    Jun 23 2025

    If training alone isn't moving the needle, it’s time to bring coaching into the equation. In this episode, I share how nonprofit leaders can use three simple yet powerful coaching questions to drive behavior change and improve staff performance, without micromanaging.

    You’ll discover why traditional training isn’t always enough and how coaching can help build autonomy and accountability. These coaching questions are rooted in the Situation-Behavior-Impact framework for feedback and can be taught to people managers or used with external partners.


    ▶️ Stop (only) Training. Start Coaching. How to Improve Staff Performance


    ▶️ Key Points:

    00:58 Coaching vs. directive management

    02:35 Why training alone isn't enough

    03:47 Three coaching questions to improve staff performance

    06:55 The bonus question that unlocks ownership


    Resources from this episode:

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

    Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review! 👇👇👇

    Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends. 🔗


    Connect with Heather

    Linkedin: Heather Burright

    Website: skillmastersmarket.com

    Book an interest call with Heather here.



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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!

    Produced by Ideablossoms

    Voir plus Voir moins
    10 min
  • Nonprofit L&D Pro Explains How to Create Meaningful Change and Drive Learning Strategy, an Interview with Jamie Bussey
    Jun 16 2025

    Creating meaningful change through staff training and development in a nonprofit can feel overwhelming, especially when you're the only one driving it. In this episode, I talk with Jamie Bussey, Senior Director of Learning and Development at the National Audubon Society.

    Jamie joined Audubon as a team of one, inheriting a blank slate and a whole lot of opportunity. She shares how she used a needs assessment to guide her strategy, implemented scalable solutions like a learning management system and coaching programs, and launched a comprehensive people manager training called "Leading the Flock."


    ▶️ Leading Change and Navigating Challenges as a New L&D Leader with Jamie Bussey


    ▶️ Key Points:

    03:14 Jamie's career journey from journalism to nonprofit L&D

    05:19 Starting L&D from scratch: challenges and early wins

    09:56 Designing “Leading the Flock” for people managers

    14:46 Creating a robust training program

    17:02 Overcoming resistance and building credibility

    21:54 Advice for L&D leaders starting from scratch in a nonprofit


    Resources from this episode:

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

    Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review! 👇👇👇

    Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends. 🔗


    Connect with Jamie

    Linkedin: Jamie Bussey


    Connect with Heather

    Linkedin: Heather Burright

    Website: skillmastersmarket.com

    Book an interest call with Heather here.


    🎙️This podcast is proudly produced by Ideablossoms — the mighty team behind some of the best mission-driven podcasts out there. If you're looking to launch a podcast or get help managing, editing, and repurposing your episodes, listen up:

    🌟 Go to ideablossoms.com or reach out to Rosa at rosa@ideablossoms.com to grab an exclusive 30% off your first invoice!

    --

    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!

    Produced by Ideablossoms

    Voir plus Voir moins
    29 min

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