Social Impact Level Up

Your People: Your Asset with Lisa Brown-Alexander

Listen Later

Lisa Brown-Alexander, founder and CEO of Nonprofit HR shares how she addresses the often-overlooked people management needs within the social impact sector. Nonprofit HR has become a leading talent management firm by focusing exclusively on nonprofits, helping them strengthen their internal capacity and better serve their communities through effective people management strategies.



  1. The Vital Role of Talent Management:

    • Understanding the critical importance of strengthening internal talent capacity to enhance nonprofit impact.

    • How Nonprofit HR's tailored approach to talent management supports the unique needs of social impact organizations.


    • Lisa's Entrepreneurial Journey:

      • The motivation behind Lisa's decision to fill a market gap by founding Nonprofit HR.

      • Challenges and successes experienced in building a company that now boasts over 100 employees and consultants.


      • Strategic People Management:

        • The benefits of integrating smart people management strategies to improve organizational effectiveness.

        • Real-life examples of how Nonprofit HR's consulting services have transformed nonprofit organizations.


        • Innovative Leadership:

          • Insights into Lisa's leadership style and her emphasis on intentionality and values.

          • The creation and impact of Nonprofit HR’s Executive Alliance for Social Impact, a peer group experience for C-suite executives.


            • [00:10:20] – Lisa shares her initial challenges and the pivotal moments that shaped the growth of Nonprofit HR.

            • [00:18:45] – A client success story highlighting how effective talent management can lead to significant improvements in organizational performance.

            • [00:32:15] – Lisa discusses the importance of wellness and sustainability in leadership and her personal practices to avoid burnout.



              • Driven to serve the often-overlooked people management needs of the social impact sector, Lisa Brown-Alexander founded Nonprofit HR. Her firm is the leading talent management company in the country working exclusively with social impact organizations. With a career spanning over 23 years, Lisa has helped transform how nonprofits think about talent and culture, providing services that range from consulting and executive search to professional development. Lisa’s influence extends beyond her firm, with contributions to various nonprofit boards and initiatives.


              • Website: Nonprofit HR

              • LinkedIn: Lisa Brown-Alexander



                • Lisa emphasizes that effective talent management is not just about filling positions but about strategic alignment with an organization’s mission and values. Nonprofit HR’s unique approach includes creating customized solutions that address specific challenges within the social impact sector. Lisa's leadership and the firm’s innovative strategies have proven that better talent practices can significantly enhance nonprofit success.



                • Join the Social Impact Level Up Collective for community and support: Social Impact Level Up Collective

                • DIYers dream—hop in our University for templates and FREE resources: University



                  • Podcast audio/video management by Podcast Abundance. Find out more at www.podcastabundance.com/services



                  ...more
                  View all episodesView all episodes
                  Download on the App Store
                  Social Impact Level UpBy Wendie Veloz