Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast

Mini-Series: How to Start Redesigning Your Nonprofit One Shift at a Time

• Brooke Richie-Babbage

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If you've ever looked at your nonprofit and thought, “Where do I even start?”—this episode is for you. When we notice how much weight we're personally carrying—systems that rely on our memory, gaps in structure—it can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to fix everything overnight. 

In this episode, I share a clear, low-stress method to start redesigning your organization from the inside out. Using my STRONG Framework, I’ll help you focus on one pillar, ask one smart question, and take one powerful next step. Because small structural shifts—done right—build long-term stability. You’ll walk away with clarity, not another to-do list.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to use the STRONG Framework to spot and fix design gaps in your nonprofit.
  • Why focusing on one structural shift at a time creates lasting change.
  • Specific, low-lift actions you can take this week to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity.

Key Takeaways:

  1. You don’t need to overhaul your organization—just shift one pillar at a time.
  2. Systems should carry the weight, not your memory or energy.
  3. Alignment, not acceleration, is the goal.

Step-by-Step: How to Use the STRONG Framework

  1. S — Strategy: Ask “Is it clear what matters most right now?” → Set 1–3 visible strategic priorities.
  2. T — Tools: Ask “Where are we relying on memory/manual work?” → Document one repeatable task.
  3. R — Resources: Ask “Do we have a plan to fund our plan?” → Align one priority with funding.
  4. O — Team: Ask “Who is holding what—and is it sustainable?” → Clarify one team member’s core responsibilities.
  5. N — Network: Ask “Are we carrying this alone?” → Activate one advisor, partner, or board member.
  6. G — Governance: Ask “Who decides what?” → Clarify decision-making for one key area.

Pick just one to start. That’s how resilient organizations are built—one smart move at a time.

Resources Mentioned:

STRONG Quiz – Take the free quiz to identify your nonprofit’s biggest structural gap and get tailored steps to fix it. https://brookerichiebabbage.com/strong

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