Unlocking Innovation: Insights for Leading Nonprofits into the Future with Dave Raley

In what ways can nonprofit and church leaders harness the power of innovation to accelerate their mission?

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast we sit down with Dave Raley, founder of Imago Consulting and co-host of the Purpose and Profit Podcast. They explore the importance of innovation in nonprofit organisations; the myths surrounding it; and practical steps leaders can take to foster a culture of innovation.

Dave shares his journey, insights on organisational life cycles, and tips for leveraging current trends to stay relevant and impactful.

Key Takeaways:

The Organisational Life Cycle Curve: Understanding the stages of growth, plateau, and decline, and how to create new opportunities for growth.
Innovation Myths Debunked: Innovation is not just about new technology or ideas; it’s about doing the right things in the right way and leveraging both big and small improvements.
Practical Steps for Leaders: Identifying bright spots, using the Working Genius model to understand team dynamics, and focusing on being faithful in small tasks.
Emerging Trends: The impact of the subscription economy on donor behaviour and the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing nonprofit operations.

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Links & Resources:

Imago Consulting – https://imago.consulting/
Purpose and Profit Podcast – https://purposeandprofitpodcast.com/
Working Genius Model – https://www.workinggenius.com/
12 Ways to Leverage AI in 2024: https://www.imago.consulting/12-ways-to-use-ai

Subscribe to the Wave Report: https://www.imago.consulting/wavereport

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Dave Raley

Member, Communications Working Group

Dave Raley is the founder of Imago Consulting, an advisory firm that helps organizations create growth through innovation. As a speaker and advisor, he has inspired thousands of nonprofit leaders to grow both personally and organizationally. He’s the author of The Rise of Sustainable Giving: How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving, and What Nonprofits Can Do to Benefit. Dave also writes a weekly innovation and leadership column called The Wave Report, and he’s the co-founder of the Purpose & Profit Podcast – a show about the ideas at the intersection of nonprofit causes and for-profit brands.