Chasing Impact - The MzN International Podcast - An interview with Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, the largest alliance of INGOs and partners in the US

An interview with Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, the largest alliance of INGOs and partners in the US

05/16/23 • 39 min

Chasing Impact - The MzN International Podcast

In this episode of Chasing Impact , MzN interviews Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, the largest U.S.-based alliance of INGOs focused on people around the world (we recommend watching this video with closed captions and you can find the transcript below). Sam shares his experiences and insights looking back at two decades of leading InterAction, elaborating on the following topics:

why local and INGOs need to work together to deliver the greatest impact possible
when the emphasis should be on local and when global aid is necessary
why organizations should challenge the expectations and limitations that come with the resources donors, such as the government, foundations, etc., give
what successes InterAction has had challenging the US government in the Supreme Court on behalf of civil society
how to unite and manage a diverse group of actors under a common goal
reminding (I)NGOs of their purpose in this world and warning them not to be disconnected from their values
why the size of an NGO does not matter when it comes to the impact it is able to deliver
what the NGO leadership of the future will look like

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why local and INGOs need to work together to deliver the greatest impact possible
when the emphasis should be on local and when global aid is necessary
why organizations should challenge the expectations and limitations that come with the resources donors, such as the government, foundations, etc., give
what successes InterAction has had challenging the US government in the Supreme Court on behalf of civil society
how to unite and manage a diverse group of actors under a common goal
reminding (I)NGOs of their purpose in this world and warning them not to be disconnected from their values
why the size of an NGO does not matter when it comes to the impact it is able to deliver
what the NGO leadership of the future will look like

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Looking to foster a healthy organizational culture and achieve greater impact as an NGO leader? Look no further than this episode of Chasing Impact with Denver Frederick.

Denver Frederick, trusted advisor and executive coach to Nonprofit CEOs, shares his wealth of knowledge on how to foster a healthy organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of the CEO's involvement and measuring progress. He also discusses the unique challenges nonprofit organizations face, such as limited budgets and a lack of investment in technology, and how these factors can impact the culture.

As NGO leaders, it is essential to empower your employees and create an environment that fosters intellectual friction, encourages diverse opinions, and allows people to speak up. Denver provides actionable advice on how to achieve this, as well as the benefits of bold leadership and embracing risk.

If you're an NGO leader looking to enhance your organization's impact, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we learn from Denver's experience in culture engineering for nonprofits. Tune in now to gain valuable insights on the future of philanthropy!

Denver’s resources

Denver’s Latest Book: New Best Practices for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders in an Uncertain World

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When asked what would you list as the "ideal prerequisites" that would make Crypto-fundraising & operations for an NGO/ charity particularly suitable? Anne replied That's the beauty you literally need nothing... the prerequisites are

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2) Leadership willing to try new things

With this in mind, listen on to explore

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The strategic consideration of holding Bitcoin as part of an NGO's financial planning.

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Anne’s resources

Book

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