2024 Social Impact Women to Watch Panel: Harnessing Passion for Mission with Terry Stigdon, Lisa David and Erika Stehl

11/15/24 • 39 min

In this episode of The Switch, Dr. Nana Atokatha Ashmond Brew, Managing Director for Marketing & Strategic Communication at Nonprofit HR, hosts a panel discussion on the topic of harnessing passion for mission with three extraordinary women named to our 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch list: Terry Stigdon, Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross; Lisa David, President & CEO of Public Health Solutions; Erika Stehl, President & Co-Founder, Growing Love Community Garden.

Tune in to hear these exceptional women discuss:

What passion means to each woman and how it shows up in their work and organization
The passionate leaders that have influenced each woman’s leadership style
How to harness the passion of your people toward a shared mission
How effective staff engagement stems less from words and more from “making things live”
Advice for women leaders looking to take action, be effective and drive positive change

To learn more about Terry and the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org/local/indiana.html.

To learn more about Lisa and Public Health Solutions, visit www.healthsolutions.org.

To learn more about Erika and Growing Love Community Garden, visit growinglovepw.com.

Tune in to hear these exceptional women discuss:

What passion means to each woman and how it shows up in their work and organization
The passionate leaders that have influenced each woman’s leadership style
How to harness the passion of your people toward a shared mission
How effective staff engagement stems less from words and more from “making things live”
Advice for women leaders looking to take action, be effective and drive positive change

To learn more about Terry and the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org/local/indiana.html.

To learn more about Lisa and Public Health Solutions, visit www.healthsolutions.org.

To learn more about Erika and Growing Love Community Garden, visit growinglovepw.com.

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2024 Social Impact Women to Watch Panel: The Power of Collaboration with Dr. Ruth Browne, Morgan Monaco, Deb Kelsey and Dr. Ann Barnes

In this episode of The Switch, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Nonprofit HR, hosts a panel discussion on the power of collaboration with four extraordinary women named to our 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch list: Dr. Ruth Browne, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York; Morgan Monaco, President & Park Administrator of Prospect Park Alliance; Deb Kelsey, Recovery Coach & Navigator at Fishing Partnership Support Services; Dr. Ann Barnes, President & CEO of Episcopal Health Foundation.

Tune in to hear these exceptional women discuss:

The personal experiences that drew each women to their missions
How to retain talent by emphasizing creative opportunities for growth, development and recognition
Ways leaders can get to know staff and bring them closer to what fuels their spark
Essential ingredients to a successful collaboration with external partners

To learn more about Dr. Ruth Browne and the Ronald McDonald House New York, visit www.rmh-newyork.org.

To learn more about Morgan Monaco and the Prospect Park Alliance, visit www.prospectpark.org.

To learn more about Deb Kelsey and Fishing Partnership Support Services, visit fishingpartnership.org.

To learn more about Dr. Ann Barnes and Episcopal Health Foundation, visit www.episcopalhealth.org.

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The Art & Science of the Client Experience with Sidney Abrams, Chief Client Experience Officer, Nonprofit HR

What does it take to create seamless, meaningful client experiences while fostering a culture of trust?

In this episode of The Switch by Nonprofit HR, Sidney Abrams, SHRM-SCP, Nonprofit HR’s Chief Client Experience Officer, unpacks the art and science behind delivering exceptional client experiences. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, HR professional, or simply curious about creating transformational client journeys, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to elevate your organization’s impact.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

What “client experience” means and why it matters
Embedding client-centricity into organizational culture to drive measurable outcomes
Strategies for delivering consistent, seamless experiences across diverse practice areas
The vital connection between employee experience and client experience
Using strategic data to measure success and uncover new opportunities
How Nonprofit HR’s trust-driven culture empowers successful client-focused initiatives
Sidney’s advice for nonprofits: “Take the plunge into client experience—don’t fear feedback!”