Agenda Movers

Moving the Agenda in Nonprofits & Associations

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Guest: Blaze Currie, Vivayic

Up next on the agenda, we explore the role of agenda movers in unique spaces and arenas. In this episode, Vivayic Account Manager Blaze Currie shares insights for agenda movers in nonprofit organizations and associations, highlighting the importance of innovation, evaluation, and collaboration in driving impactful change. The conversation explores unique challenges, practices, and advice for agenda movers in this space, addressing burnout, funding flow, governance, and mission-driven work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Agenda movers in nonprofit organizations and associations face unique challenges related to funding flow, governance, and mission-driven work.
  • The intersection of purpose, person, and profession creates a high likelihood of burnout for agenda movers in this space, emphasizing the need for perspective and support.
  • Practices and tactics for agenda movers in this space include being conscious of the difference between launching and maintaining initiatives, seeking thought partners for new program development, and avoiding the hiring of unnecessary full-time employees.
  • Agenda movers should find opportunities to engage in activities that align with their purpose but are not part of their job, as well as spend time with people they care about who are not their coworkers. Creating space for innovation is crucial for non-profit organizations to stay relevant and impactful in an evolving world.
  • Continuously evaluating programs is essential to overcome loss aversion bias and ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of initiatives.
  • Collaboration and seeking thought partners are key to addressing challenges and driving innovation in the non-profit and association space.

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