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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofits

Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofits

Auteur(s): Heather Burright Learning and Development Leader Leadership Development Consultant Instructional Designer.
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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 case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, staff, and partners.

If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I’ve been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and development leadership initiatives.

I know what it’s like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively, and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders and their staff to help them achieve their organization’s professional development goals.

So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good.

Nonprofit Management | Leadership Training | Leadership Development | Staff Management | Change Management | Instructional Design | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion



Learn more: www.skillmastersmarket.com
Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright
Schedule a call: https://bit.ly/3GQT6Yg

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  • The Mindset that Separates Strategic L&D Leaders from Order Takers

    The Mindset that Separates Strategic L&D Leaders from Order Takers
    May 18 2026

    If you want to elevate your learning and development role from an order taker to a strategic partner, it starts with something many leaders overlook: mindset.

    In this episode, I explore how the way you think about your role in learning and development directly impacts your influence, credibility, and results inside your organization.

    Too often, nonprofit learning professionals feel stuck reacting to requests instead of shaping strategy. But shifting from an order taker to a strategic partner isn’t about changing your job title. It’s about changing how you show up. I break down how your internal beliefs shape your external behaviors, and ultimately determine whether you're invited to the decision-making table.


    ▶️ The Mindset that Separates Strategic L&D Leaders from Order Takers


    ▶️ Key Points:

    00:00:00 How Mindset Shapes Your Daily Experiences

    00:03:50 Strategic L&D Partner vs Order Taker

    00:08:58 Reinforcing Cycles: Beliefs and Outcomes


    Resources from this episode:

    The Psychology of Winning by Denis Waitley: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Winning-Qualities-Nightingale-Publication/dp/1640956441

    The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Subconscious-Mind/dp/160459201X

    Self-Coaching 101 by Brooke Castillo: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Coaching-101-Brooke-Castillo/dp/0977853993

    Join us at our next networking event for the Nonprofit L&D Collective on  May 20: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/join-the-nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

    Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective


    Connect with Heather

    LinkedIn: Heather Burright

    Website: skillmastersmarket.com

    Book an interest call with Heather here.


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    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.

    Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!

    Produced by Ideablossoms
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    12 min
  • Mentorship Programs for Nonprofits: How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders with Larcy Douglas

    Mentorship Programs for Nonprofits: How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders with Larcy Douglas
    May 11 2026

    Mentorship is a powerful yet underutilized tool in nonprofits, and in this episode, we’re diving into how to operationalize it for real organizational impact.

    I sit down with Larcy Douglas, director at Common Power, to explore how mentorship can transform both individuals and organizations. From designing collaborative mentor-mentee relationships to embedding mentorship into broader learning and development strategies, Larcy shares how her team built a program that not only develops leaders but also strengthens retention, engagement, and long-term impact.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond informal mentoring into a structured, scalable program, this conversation will give you a practical roadmap.

    ▶️ Mentorship Programs for Nonprofits: How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders with Larcy Douglas

    ▶️ Key Points:

    00:00:00 Why Mentorship is a Missed Opportunity in Nonprofits

    00:03:04 The Role of Intergenerational Mentorship

    00:07:59 Inside Common Power’s Mission and Programs

    00:10:48 Building a Scalable Mentorship Model

    00:19:39 Evolving Programs Using Data and Participant Feedback

    00:24:57 Measuring Mentorship Impact in Nonprofit Organizations

    00:29:21 Advice for Launching a Mentorship Program

    Resources from this episode:

    Data on mentoring:

    • https://mentorloop.com/blog/mentoring-statistics/
    • https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2019/07/03/new-study-76-of-people-think-mentors-are-important-but-only-37-have-one/

     Join us at our next networking event for the Nonprofit L&D Collective on  May 20: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/join-the-nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

    Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

    Connect with Larcy

    LinkedIn: Larcy Douglas

    Website: commonpower.org

    Connect with Heather

    LinkedIn: Heather Burright

    Website: skillmastersmarket.com

    Book an interest call with Heather here.

    ⭐Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

    🔗Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends.

    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.

    Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!

    Produced by Ideablossoms
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    35 min
  • Why Good Training Takes Time

    Why Good Training Takes Time
    May 4 2026

    Good training takes time, and in a world where AI can generate content in seconds, that truth is more important than ever.

    In this episode, we unpack why effective learning and development strategies in nonprofits can’t be rushed, even when tools promise speed and efficiency. Because training isn’t just about content creation. It’s about behavior change and performance improvement. We break down where your time actually goes, from building trust with stakeholders to understanding your audience and testing what works, so you can design training that leads to real results, not just completion.

    If you’ve ever felt pressure to produce training quickly or wondered why your programs aren’t driving real change, this episode will shift your perspective.


    ▶️ Why Good Training Takes Time


    ▶️ Key Points:

    0:00:00 Why it takes time to create a good training

    0:05:57 Where AI can speed up training design

    00:07:18 The importance of testing and iteration


    Resources from this episode:

     Join us at our next networking event for the Nonprofit L&D Collective on  May 20: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/join-the-nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

    Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective


    Connect with Heather

    LinkedIn: Heather Burright

    Website: skillmastersmarket.com

    Book an interest call with Heather here.

    ⭐Was this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

    🔗Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends.

    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.

    Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!

    Produced by Ideablossoms
    Voir plus Voir moins
    10 min
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