E45 Reimagining Nonprofit Impact

E45 Reimagining Nonprofit Impact

Author: Good Ways Inc May 7, 2025 Duration: 44:31

In this episode of How We Run, nonprofit consultants Julie Lacouture and Lisa J. Baxter sit down with Heather Hiscox, founder of Pause for Change and author of No More Status Quo. Heather introduces her five-step PAUSE framework, a practical and human-centered approach to designing nonprofit programs and solving challenges more effectively. Together, they discuss how nonprofit teams can move away from default habits, engage stakeholders meaningfully, and test solutions before scaling them. The conversation highlights the power of pausing to ask the right questions, using empathy-driven research, and embracing iteration over perfection. Whether you're rethinking a struggling program or building something new, this episode offers tools and inspiration to create lasting impact through thoughtful design and collaboration.


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Behind every mission-driven organization is a complex engine of strategy, people, and passion that keeps it moving forward. How We Run: Non-profit success stories pulls back the curtain on that engine, offering a clear-eyed look at what operational excellence really requires. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the tangible, sometimes messy reality of steering a nonprofit toward meaningful impact. Each conversation in this podcast goes deep into a specific challenge, whether it's navigating board dynamics, crafting a sustainable fundraising model, or developing genuine metrics for success that go beyond the spreadsheet. You'll hear directly from leaders like Julie Lacouture of Good Ways Inc., Lisa J. Baxter, and Trent Stamp, who bring their own hard-won experiences to the table. They share not just their triumphs, but the lessons learned from setbacks, providing a balanced and practical resource for anyone involved in the sector. Tune in for candid stories that replace jargon with clarity, and find the actionable insights that can help your own organization run more effectively. This series from Good Ways Inc. is built for founders, staff, board members, and supporters who believe that how you run the operation is fundamental to achieving the mission.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 45

How We Run: Non-profit success stories
Podcast Episodes
E4 Managing a Non-Profit Board with Nikky Canter Schulman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:21
Trent and Julie talk about what make a good board of directors and Trent shares what funders look for in a board. Nikky Canter Schulman, Chief of Staff of City Year Los Angeles shares how she manages a 30 person advisory…
E3 Starting a Non-Profit with Sonya Passi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:29
Sonya Passi, Founder and CEO of Free From, shares her journey from having an idea to starting a non-profit organization. Trent Stamp shares why he often counsels people not to start a non-profit. Hosted on Acast. See aca…
E2 Non-Event Events with Robert Egger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:41
Trent and Julie talk about how many fundraising events they've been to. Robert Egger of DC Central Kitchen and The LA Kitchen shares how his organization's fundraising event Shared Plates lets people stay home. And we ge…
E1 Good Ways To Do Good with Nancy Goodhart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
Welcome to How We Run! Trent Stamp tells us about his career in the non-profit industry from working at Teach for America, founding Charity Navigator, and now running the Eisner Foundation. Nancy Goodhart, COO of EngAGE…