Innovation and nonprofits don’t always seem like a natural fit—but they should be. In this episode, Rob Harter talks with Leah Kral, author of Innovation for Social Change, about how nonprofit leaders can infuse creativity and innovation into their organizations. Leah shares her insights on overcoming common barriers to innovation, fostering a culture of creativity, and building sustainable systems that support new ideas.

Key topics include:

-Why innovation is often overlooked in the nonprofit sector

-How Leah’s experiences in the Peace Corps shaped her passion for nonprofit strategy

-Practical ways nonprofits can embed innovation into their organizational DNA

-The six principles of social change innovation

-The importance of empowering frontline staff to bring forward new ideas

-Lessons nonprofits can learn from organizations like Pixar and Mayo Clinic

-How to embrace experimentation and learn from failure

Leah also shares inspiring examples of nonprofits that are leading the way in innovation and offers actionable advice for nonprofit leaders looking to step up their creativity.

Leah Kral’s Website – Learn more about Leah and download her book club discussion guide

Innovation for Social Change – Leah Kral’s book on nonprofit innovation

World Reader – Using digital books to promote literacy worldwide

DonorBox – Helping nonprofits maximize their impact with user-friendly donation forms and secure fundraising solutions.

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