Next-Leveling a High-Performing Development Team: A Case Study with Drew Moran at Nourishing Hope

About this episode

Drew Moran discusses the importance of culture in non-profit organizations and his journey as Chief Development Officer at Nourishing Hope.

Drew Moran knows the importance of culture in an organization, and to understand that culture requires an understanding of your mission. Through 12 years of growth at Nourishing Hope, Drew has gotten hands on every aspect. Now, as the Chief Development Officer, his vast insight allows Nourishing Hope to operate as more than just a food pantry, providing additional mental health and social services that address the needs of the whole individual to offer a generous and friendly helping hand. Sherry and Drew discuss his journey to the Chief Development Officer role, his emphasis on developing a culture of joy and abundance, and the innovative ideas that have allowed Nourishing Hope to thrive in times of great need. What You Will Discover: ✔️ Donors and beneficiaries latch on to the culture of your organization ✔️ Joy within your team permeates throughout the entire organization, from your volunteers, to your donors, and ultimately to the individuals you serve ✔️ A solid foundation is needed for your organization to pull back and examine the macro ✔️ Putting clear intention behind your gala elevates it from just an event to a transformational experience for donors —————————————— Drew…

People in this episode

Host: Sherry Quam Taylor

Guest: Drew Moran

Topics covered

• organizational culture
• development team
• philanthropy
• mental health services
• non-profit growth

Keywords

• development team
• organizational culture
• Nourishing Hope
• philanthropy
• mental health services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nourishing Hope

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