Nonprofit Culture and WHY Organizational Values Matter with Rickesh Lakhani
Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions
Are you walking the talk? In this episode of Small Nonprofit, Maria sits down with Rickesh Lakhani, Founder and Lead Consultant of Radiance Advisory, to discuss how nonprofits can truly align their organizational practices with their stated values. Rickesh highliths strategies for creating a culture of trust, addressing systemic issues, and holding leaders accountable to ensure that values permeate every aspect of the organization.
He also shares steps on how to identify and bridge the gap between an organization's stated values and its actual practices, emphasizing the importance of feedback, vulnerability, and accountability.
Nonprofit Culture and WHY Organizational Values Matter – The Highlights:
- Why living your values matters in nonprofit culture.
- The importance of addressing systemic gaps and aligning actions with your nonprofit's stated values.
- Practical steps for gathering and using feedback to drive cultural change.
- The critical role of leadership in creating safe and actionable feedback environments.
- Strategies to retain staff and prevent nonprofit burnout through intentional organizational practices.
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About Rickesh Lakhani:
Rickesh has over 15 years of experience in social impact work, including being a Fundraising Director for a large charity raising $8M annually and an Executive Director for a small community-based organization serving children.
Links and Resources:
- Website: https://www.radianceadvisory.com/
- Connect with Rickesh on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rickeshlakhani
- Connect with Rickesh on X: https://x.com/ConstantChanges
- Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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- Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up
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