
563. How to Manage Change in a Rapidly Evolving World - Mia Henry, Taneshia Nash Laird, Tammy Tibbetts, and Shaun Lee
08/19/24 • 41 min
Meet Mia, Taneshia, Tammy + Shaun. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit replay, our expert panel explores how to manage change within the nonprofit sector, especially as the need to adapt and innovate grows. They share practical strategies, case studies, and lessons learned. While 'managing change' can present challenges, we view it as an opportunity. Join us to discover how embracing transformation can unlock potential within your teams and missions.
💡Learn
- The importance of creating a culture of empowerment
- The role of safety when it comes to taking risks
- Tips for open and transparent communications
Today’s Guests
- Mia Henry, Founder + CEO, Freedom Lifted
- Taneshia Nash Laird, Inaugural President & CEO, Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center
- Tammy Tibbetts, Co-Founder + CEO, She's the First
- Shaun Lee, Co-Founder + CEO, 6 Levers
Episode Highlights
- Mindsets around change (2:25)
- Hallmarks of healthy cultures (9:00)
- Justice-centered leadership (11:50)
- How to communicate about change (17:35)
- Creating a culture of stability + innovation (24:15)
- Power dynamics that prevent change (29:30)
- One Good Thing (35:00)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/563.
Thank You to our Partners 🩵
Big gratitude to our ecosystem partners at DonorDock, Feathr, RKD Group, and Whiteboard. They’re not just partners—they’re walking alongside us to build something better + more inclusive.
Head to weareforgood.com/recs to explore our go-to tools and humans doing good work. We’ve curated a direct line for your VIP access to these groups just by saying you’re with We Are For Good.
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Meet Mia, Taneshia, Tammy + Shaun. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit replay, our expert panel explores how to manage change within the nonprofit sector, especially as the need to adapt and innovate grows. They share practical strategies, case studies, and lessons learned. While 'managing change' can present challenges, we view it as an opportunity. Join us to discover how embracing transformation can unlock potential within your teams and missions.
💡Learn
- The importance of creating a culture of empowerment
- The role of safety when it comes to taking risks
- Tips for open and transparent communications
Today’s Guests
- Mia Henry, Founder + CEO, Freedom Lifted
- Taneshia Nash Laird, Inaugural President & CEO, Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center
- Tammy Tibbetts, Co-Founder + CEO, She's the First
- Shaun Lee, Co-Founder + CEO, 6 Levers
Episode Highlights
- Mindsets around change (2:25)
- Hallmarks of healthy cultures (9:00)
- Justice-centered leadership (11:50)
- How to communicate about change (17:35)
- Creating a culture of stability + innovation (24:15)
- Power dynamics that prevent change (29:30)
- One Good Thing (35:00)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/563.
Thank You to our Partners 🩵
Big gratitude to our ecosystem partners at DonorDock, Feathr, RKD Group, and Whiteboard. They’re not just partners—they’re walking alongside us to build something better + more inclusive.
Head to weareforgood.com/recs to explore our go-to tools and humans doing good work. We’ve curated a direct line for your VIP access to these groups just by saying you’re with We Are For Good.
Become a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!
Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.
Say hi👇
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Previous Episode

562: How It's Built: HeadCount's Integrated Approach to Traditional and Digital Voter Engagement - Tappan Vickery
Meet Tappan. A veteran organizer with two decades of experience, she’s the Senior Director of Programming and Strategy at HeadCount, where they’re revolutionizing voter engagement through the power of music 🎶At HeadCount, Tappan has spearheaded innovative campaigns that connect musicians with their fans to inspire democratic participation 🗳️She’s all about understanding different fandoms to build trust and engagement, meeting audiences where they are through various platforms and messengers. Tune in to this “How It’s Built” episode to discover how HeadCount is making every vote count.
💡 Learn
- HeadCount’s Mission + Impact
- How It’s Built: New Voter Engagement Campaigns
- Pro Tips + Lessons Learned
Today’s Guest
Tappan Vickery, Senior Director of Programming and Strategy, Headcount
Episode Highlights
- Tappan’s story and journey to where she is today (4:30)
- Overview of Headcount (6:30)
- HeadCount’s impact (10:00)
- Strategies for engaging and activating younger generations (18:00)
- How It’s Built: New Voter Engagement Campaigns (22:40)
- How HeadCount engages and activates volunteers (26:40)
- Pro tips + lessons learned (32:15)
- A powerful story of philanthropy in Tappan’s life (39:00)
- Tappan’s One Good Thing: Your vote always matters. (43:35)
- How to connect with Tappan and Headcount (44:40)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/562.
Thank You to our Partners 🩵
Big gratitude to our ecosystem partners at DonorDock, Feathr, RKD Group, and Whiteboard. They’re not just partners—they’re walking alongside us to build something better + more inclusive.
Head to weareforgood.com/recs to explore our go-to tools and humans doing good work. We’ve curated a direct line for your VIP access to these groups just by saying you’re with We Are For Good.
Become a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!
Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.
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Next Episode

564. Disrupt. Grow. Adapt. Repeat: Future-Proofing Strategies for Modern Orgs - Brooke Richie-Babbage, Erin Davison, Nelvin Johnson, and Amy Freitag
Meet Amy, Nelvin, Erin + Brooke. Are you looking for insights on future-proofing your organization against the ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities in the sector? They’ve got you covered in this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Replay. From embracing failure to building resilient teams and fostering innovation, discover actionable approaches to ensure your nonprofit remains agile, sustainable, and impactful in the face of uncertainty.
💡Learn
- Ways to Create a Culture that Embraces Failure + Innovation
- How to Focus on Sustainability - Organizationally + as Individuals
- The Importance of Leveraging the Power of Community
Today’s Guests
- Amy Freitag, President, The New York Community Trust
- Nelvin Johnson, Director of Advancement, Feed the Children
- Erin Davison, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana
- Brooke Richie Babbage, Founder + CEO, Bending Arc Consulting
Episode Highlights
- Hallmarks of a future-proof organization (2:30)
- Personal and organizational sustainability (7:40)
- Limiting factors in the nonprofit sector (12:10)
- Fostering urgency to adapt and evolve (16:30)
- Embracing failure (20:40)
- How community foundations work together to tackle major issues (25:05)
- Building resilience and adaptability (29:00)
- Cultivating growth and impact through community engagement (36:15)
- One Good Things from Amy, Brooke, Erin + Nelvin (38:35)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/564.
Thank You to our Partners 🩵
Big gratitude to our ecosystem partners at DonorDock, Feathr, RKD Group, and Whiteboard. They’re not just partners—they’re walking alongside us to build something better + more inclusive.
Head to weareforgood.com/recs to explore our go-to tools and humans doing good work. We’ve curated a direct line for your VIP access to these groups just by saying you’re with We Are For Good.
Become a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!
Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.
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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits - 563. How to Manage Change in a Rapidly Evolving World - Mia Henry, Taneshia Nash Laird, Tammy Tibbetts, and Shaun Lee
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Speaker 2And I'm Becky .
Speaker 1And this is the we Are For Good podcast .
Speaker 2Nonprofits are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more , raise more and be more for the causes that improve our wor
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