Join host Sarah Olivieri as she discusses nonprofit innovation with special guest Leah Kral, author of “Innovation for Social Change: Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results”. Leah shares key principles for fostering innovation in nonprofit organizations and strategies to overcome common challenges. Learn about her book, practical examples of successful innovation, and actionable tips to enhance your nonprofit's impact.

Episode Highlights

• 03:55 Importance of Innovation in Nonprofits
• 06:36 Six Principles for Social Change Innovation
• 13:51 Organizational Design and Empowerment
• 17:18 Measurement and Evaluation in Nonprofits
• 22:46 Building a High-Performing Team

Meet the Guest

Leah Kral is an expert facilitator and author who helps social entrepreneurs

innovate and further social change. She writes about her work in Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results (Wiley, 2022).

Kral is a sought-after speaker at nonprofit industry events, and writes frequently about her research, and for decades, has provided tailored consulting to nonprofit teams and coaching to social entrepreneurs across the country.

As principal and owner of Two Larks Consulting, she has a passion for helping organizations achieve their missions.

She holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Duquesne University, is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Jamaica 2002-2004), and is an active volunteer in her community in northern Virginia. To learn more, visit LeahKral.com.

Connect with Leah:

Author of Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results (Wiley, 2022)

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://leahkral.com/

Blog: https://substack.com/@leahkral

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahkral/

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