Sometimes, when we work with nonprofit executive leaders, it's easy to jump to an assumption about what they thought or what they wanted. The problem is that when we act on that, things don't turn out the way either of us expects.

I don't want that to be you, so in this episode, I'm having a chat with Danika Mitcham, the Vice President of Supporter Operations at Compassion International. We delve into what nonprofit executives really want from learning and development, their expectations, and what we may be assuming wrong.

▶️ What Executives Really Want from L&D with Danika Mitcham 

▶️ Key Points:

02:49 Lessons that shaped Danika's approach  to work and leadership

06:43 L&D's critical role in a nonprofit organization's strategy

09:25 Why Danika invests in training as a Nonprofit Executive 

13:09 Balancing short-term pressures with long-term sustainability

16:14 What Danika looks for when she invests in training

18:46 The importance of measuring impact and a helpful tip

21:12 What L&D teams and executives should know about working together

Resources from this episode:

Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective Catalyst Tier before November to attend our group coaching session around solving the right problems with the right solutions: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

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Connect with Danika

LinkedIn: Danika Mitcham

Website: compassion.com

Connect with Heather

LinkedIn: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

Book an interest call with Heather here.

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.

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