September 25, 2024

How Danielle Gines Thinks About Tailoring Training Programs to Nonprofit Needs

39 minutes

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange talks with Danielle Gines, a seasoned nonprofit consultant, to debunk common myths and discuss the realities of nonprofit work. In this powerful conversation, Danielle breaks down the necessity of robust internal systems, effective programming, and sustainable practices for nonprofit success. They explore strategies for combating burnout, the importance of professional development tailored to staff needs, and the value of strategic partnerships. Danielle emphasizes data-driven impact measurement, holistic health of programs, and the need to avoid measurement overkill.

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Danielle Gines Resources:
Website: www.dgconsultancy.us
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-gines1/

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(00:00) - Nonprofits struggle despite available funding and grants.

(03:06) - Building holistically healthy organizations amidst funding challenges.

(07:03) - Encourage nonprofit collaboration, learning, and efficient partnerships.

(09:11) - Advocate for expertise and sustainable internal systems.

(14:11) - Consolidating efforts amplifies societal problem-solving effectiveness.

(15:55) - Nonprofit sustainability requires impactful, scalable, systematic solutions.

(20:18) - Ensure timely volunteer hours completion amidst logistical challenges.

(25:34) - Familiarity allows easier transition; practice cements skills.

(28:49) - Measure impact accurately with objective, specific criteria.

(29:45) - Use actionable metrics to demonstrate behavioral change.

(33:38) - Solving it requires a new conversation around KPIs.

(36:15) - Evaluate program effectiveness after 30 days' reflection.

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