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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer.

As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff.That"s why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the

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All Episodes

14:08

3 Skills Your Nonprofit Needs in 2026

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2026/01/05

As nonprofit leaders look ahead to the new year, it’s essential to understand which capabilities will matter most. In this episode, I’m breaking down the top skills nonprofits will need in 2026 so teams can stay resilient, adaptive, and mission-focused. Plus, I’m sharing a simple three-step process to help you identify the specific skills your organization should prioritize this year. If you’re planning your Learning and Development strategies for 2026, you’ll walk away with clarity on ...

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11:39

2025 Was a Wild Ride. Here's What We Have Planned for...

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2025/12/29

We are already at the end of 2025. This is a time of reflection, goal setting, and a renewed commitment to being our best selves. I love this time of year, and each year I like to spend some time reflecting on my goals, what I've been able to accomplish, and where I missed a little bit. So, in this episode, I'm going to share some details about what's going on inside Skill Masters Market, my consulting business, Learning for Good, this podcast, and the Nonprofit L&D Collective, our privat...

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36:33

How to Position Training as an Investment (from the...

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2025/12/22

As learning and development leaders, it feels like we're always trying to get a seat at the table, but are we truly prepared to have effective conversations with our nonprofit's executives when we get there? To get you ready, in this episode, I invited Rick Dahlseid to help us position training as a worthwhile investment. He is a nonprofit CFO with over 20 years in the sector, with expertise in financial management, operations, and governance. You'll learn about his unique point of view on th...

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36:06

Your Brand Is Your Influence: Building Credibility...

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2025/12/15

Are you an HR leader or L&D pro who finds themselves having to prove themselves to everyone over and over again, or being brought to the table too late? If you want that to change, you have to build your influence in the organization. You can do it by strengthening your personal brand, which will help you build credibility inside your nonprofit and be seen as a valuable strategic partner. In this episode, I'm joined by branding expert Lauren Davis. She is the founder of Lauren Davis...

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9:27

How to Spot a Mindset or Motivation Problem (Not a...

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2025/12/08

It's very common for leaders to throw training at every performance problem we see. Yet not all performance problems result from a skill gap. In fact, many are due to other factors, such as mindset or motivation. The problem with this is that performance won't change if you offer training in these cases. So, in this episode, I'm breaking down how to determine if something is a mindset, motivation, or skill gap problem, and why this matters for successful behavior change. ▶️ How to Sp...

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27:14

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Tools to Restore...

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2025/12/01

In times of change and disruption, burnout has become a major epidemic. In fact, according to statistics, over half of the workforce is burnt out, with the nonprofit sector being hit the hardest. Because we must address this issue, I have Dr. Reggie Thomas with me today. He is the founder of PeakePotential, Inc., and a professional speaker who gives keynote talks and teaches workshops on burnout prevention and recovery, and workplace wellness. You will understand burnout and its symptoms, di...

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26:42

Training Isn't a Cost: Here's How Nonprofits Actually...

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2025/11/24

Nonprofits often view training as a cost. I've heard it, and I'm sure you've heard it as well. However, it's actually an investment in the very thing that moves your mission forward: your people. That's why, in this episode, I'm sitting down with Nancy Bacon to debunk the idea that training is a cost and highlight all the value it brings when done right. She is a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years. This episode is...

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10:27

Build Teams that Don't Need Babysitting

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2025/11/17

Do you ever feel like you have to constantly babysit your team instead of focusing on your own job? It's like you can't take your eyes off them, so you always find yourself in their work and in their decisions, double-checking everything. If that's your case, then this episode is for nonprofit leaders like yourself. I'm bringing five lessons from past clients and past podcast episodes to help you build high-performance nonprofit people managers. This way, you'll get to finally operate as the ...

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11:24

Five Steps to Align Your People Development Efforts...

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2025/11/10

Your nonprofit has a strong 2026 strategy. But is your team ready to bring it to life? If your team isn't fully equipped to deliver on your goals, you could be missing the bridge between strategy and success. That's why, in this episode, I'm sharing a little of what it takes to align your L&D efforts and your nonprofit strategy by breaking down the five steps you can take to build a training plan that enables your organization and your people to achieve those 2026 goals. ▶️ Five Steps t...

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16:31

How to Handle Stakeholder Conflict Without Burning...

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2025/11/03

We have all disagreed with our nonprofit stakeholders at some point in our careers, but speaking up and sharing that disagreement can feel hard because we tend to want to avoid conflict and not burn any bridges. However, there are times when voicing your disagreement is necessary because it's what's best for the organization and the mission. That's why, in this episode, I'm sharing a 4-step method to disagree with your stakeholders without causing division, along with powerful tips to make t...

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34:57

How to Market Your Training So People Want to Take it...

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2025/10/27

Have you ever created a training only to launch it into the world and be met with crickets? I see this happen often in learning and development. However, I know how hard you work, and I know you're doing good, meaningful work in the nonprofit sector, so I don't want you to release a learning experience and be met with silence. That's why, in this episode, I'm joined by Hannah Clark, Marketing for Learning® expert and strategist, and podcast host. We talk about how you can avoid that silence...

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14:16

The Cost of Building the Wrong Training: How...

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2025/10/20

Creating impactful training programs for nonprofit teams takes more than good intentions; it takes strategy. In this episode of Learning for Good, we’re diving deep into the hidden and high costs of getting training wrong. From budget overruns to burnout, I’m breaking down what nonprofit leaders risk when they don’t start with the right diagnosis—and how to get it right. This conversation is especially critical for leaders focused on nonprofit leadership development, staff training and ...

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26:08

What Executives Really Want from L&D with Danika Mitcham

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2025/10/13

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...

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12:29

Why So Many Trainings Fail

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2025/10/06

If you are a nonprofit L&D pro, you know how to design learning experiences. You've got the experience. Yet, sometimes the trainings we spend time and money creating don't work. And if you are a nonprofit leader, you want to ensure that what you spend valuable time and resources on works. Over the years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about this issue, and that's why in this episode, we're exploring the reasons why so many trainings fail and how to avoid that outcome, because your mis...

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30:31

3 Design Thinking Principles for Learning &...

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2025/09/29

Empathy might be one of the most essential skills for learning designers, and there's no better place to learn it than design thinking. That's why, in this episode, I am joined by Sheryl Cababa, a design researcher and strategist, and the Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic Design, to give us some insight into her process. She clarifies what design thinking is and what it entails, how it can help us design better learning solutions and navigate stakeholders in the decision-making process, an...

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13:54

When Training Works and When It Doesn't

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2025/09/22

Training is often the go-to solution in our nonprofits. But what if I told you that training isn't always the right solution? In this episode, I discuss why jumping to solutions without first diagnosing the problem can be a bad idea, and I share some situations where training works well and others where a different solution is necessary. ▶️ When Training Works and When It Doesn't ▶️ Key Points: 01:20 Training may not be the right solution 02:27 What must always be the first step 03:...

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36:24

Team Struggling to Meet Expectations? THIS is the...

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2025/09/15

When we think of a high-performance team, we usually think of things like productivity, how much effort people are putting in, accountability, and higher outputs and profits. All that is important, but there is one other thing without which a team will never be high-performing. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Cox, a leadership mentor who equips women to build high-performance teams they trust. She shares what the missing piece is for your team, as well as practical strategies to imple...

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37:25

Celebrating the Valuable Nonprofit L&D Insights From...

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2025/09/08

Welcome to episode 150 of the Learning For Good podcast! Thank you, dear listener. This podcast has grown so much since 2022, and it's all because of you. In this special episode, we are doing something a little different to celebrate: I'm going to be on the other side of the mic as my friend, fellow nonprofit consultant and community builder, Tasha Van Vlack, interviews me. You'll get my story, my career journey, and what I see as the biggest setbacks and opportunities for nonprofit learnin...

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40:06

Key Ingredients in a High-Performance Culture with...

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2025/09/01

How can we create a high-performance culture that benefits not just the organization, but also the individuals in it? In this episode, I sit down with Brett Myles, leadership coach and Founder of LeadWell, and we dive deep into how to create a culture that will support all parts of the organization. By the end of this episode, you'll have new tools to help you navigate conflict, help leaders and teams better lead themselves, and create a culture where people feel known, seen, and valued, ther...

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27:30

8 Major Accessibility Insights for Your Nonprofit...

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2025/08/25

Designing a learning experience for the average learner is a thing of the past, we must now design for everyone. So, in this episode of Learning for Good, I am joined by accessibility expert Dr. Nicole L'Etoile. We're diving deep into how we can design learning strategies in our organizations that work for ALL learners. You'll understand why accessibility is a foundational part of L&D, discover barriers your learners might be facing, and learn how to start being more inclusive today. ▶️...

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