Changemaker Conversations: The Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders
Are you ready to transform your nonprofit from the inside out? Changemaker Conversations is the essential podcast for forward-thinking nonprofit CEOs, executive directors and senior leaders who are ready to build smarter, more strategic organizations—with less friction and more joy. Join Lindsay Mullen and Alyssa Conrardy, principals of Prosper Strategies, as they share actionable insights and have candid conversations with innovative nonprofit leaders who are redefining what’s possible in the sector. You’ll Learn: - About real challenges your nonprofit peers are facing and how to navigate them with grace - How to center your constituents and lead your nonprofit based on their priorities - What to do if your strategic plans (and marketing and fundraising plans) aren’t getting the results you want - How to strengthen your relationships with your board - Non-traditional approaches to maximizing employee morale and building better teams - Time-tested strategies and tips from nonprofit leaders who have seen and done it all ...and much more Each episode pulls you out of the day-to-day grind and refocuses your attention on the big picture—helping you become a more strategic, inclusive leader who can guide your nonprofit to greater impact. | CONNECT | * ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources * Prosper-Strategies.com and hello@prosper-strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice * Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
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2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode of Changemaker Conversations, we're diving deep into board leadership and transformation with a unique perspective from co-host Lindsay Mullen. As a former board chair herself, Lindsay shares invaluable insights about building an engaged nonprofit board that can truly drive your mission forward.
If you're navigating the complex dance between board and staff roles or looking to transform your board from a working model to a strategic powerhouse, this episode delivers practical wisdom from someone who's been on both sides of the table.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
The journey of transforming a nonprofit board from a "friends and family" working board to a strategic leadership team
How to create effective board recruitment strategies that fill crucial skill gaps
Practical ways to connect board members authentically with the people you serve
The critical relationship between board chair and CEO, and how to nurture it
Navigating the appropriate division of responsibilities between board and staff
| MENTIONED |
Board Matrix
Board Member Prospectus and job descriptions
BoardSource's Stages of Board Development
This Episode's Blog Post
| CONNECT |
ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
Prosper-Strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice
Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
On LinkedIn with Alyssa Conrardy, Lindsay Mullen and Prosper Strategies
3 days ago
3 days ago
Should your nonprofit be strategic planning right now? In this episode of Changemaker Conversations, Prosper Strategies co-founders Alyssa Conrardy and Lindsay Mullen say yes—but only if you’re doing it the right way.
They pull back the curtain on what makes a strategic plan actually work (and what makes it flop), drawing on lessons from their work with organizations like Feeding America and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
You'll learn:
The three critical stumbling blocks that cause most nonprofit strategic plans to fail
Why constituent and stakeholder involvement transforms strategic planning outcomes
How to make your strategic plan a living, breathing document rather than a shelf decoration
The precise roles board and staff should play throughout the planning process
Practical strategies for building agility into your plan during uncertain times
| MENTIONED |
The Progress element of the Nonprofit Strategy System
Shared Power Strategy
101 Guide: Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
OKR Dashboard Template
This Episode's Blog Post
| CONNECT |
ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
Prosper-Strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice
Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
On LinkedIn with Alyssa Conrardy, Lindsay Mullen and Prosper Strategies
3 days ago
3 days ago
In this inaugural episode of Changemaker Conversations, we're diving into what's keeping nonprofit leaders up at night in 2025. From sudden federal funding freezes to market volatility affecting donor confidence, we break down the four biggest challenges facing nonprofit leaders today—and more importantly, share practical solutions to address them.
If you're feeling the weight of leading in today's nonprofit landscape and looking for actionable strategies to navigate these unprecedented times, this episode is for you!
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
The four biggest challenges keeping nonprofit leaders awake at night in 2025
How to diversify your funding streams in response to growing uncertainty
Practical strategies for boosting staff morale and retention during turbulent times
Ways to avoid "strategic whiplash" when constantly adapting to change
How organizations are navigating anti-DEI pressures while staying true to their values
| MENTIONED |
Employee Value Proposition Framework
Prosper Strategies Webinar On Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
This Episode’s Blog Post
| CONNECT |
ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and additional resources
Prosper-Strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice
Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic suggestions, guest recommendations or questions
On LinkedIn with Alyssa Conrardy, Lindsay Mullen and Prosper Strategies
Join us every other week as we pull you out of the day-to-day grind and refocus your attention on the big picture through candid conversations about building more impactful nonprofits with less friction and more joy.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Prosper Strategies principals Alyssa Conrady and Lindsay Mullen introduce their podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking to build better organizations.
Learn how to transform plans into action, improve board relationships, center constituents, and lead with less friction, and more joy.
Visit changemakerconversations.com and prosper-strategies.com for more.