Episode 144 PAUSE - Taking a Step Back with Heather Hiscox

About this episode

Heather Hiscox discusses the challenges faced by nonprofits during uncertain times and how to navigate them.

Nonprofits and professionals all across the country are on edge right now. With federal grants pausing and unpausing, the limbo must be a whirlwind for so many people working in the nonprofit sector. We all get into this work because we want to help people. But along the way, stuff gets in the way. The organizations and systems we all work with can be cumbersome and lead to frustration. How can we get out of our way? Heather Hiscox tells us on this episode. Heather Hiscox - PAUSE for Change Website Discover the Five Skills to Address Uncertainty Top 20 Questions to Ask Your Collaborative Partner

People in this episode

Guest: Heather Hiscox

Topics covered

• nonprofit sector
• federal grants
• uncertainty
• collaboration
• organizational challenges

Keywords

• nonprofits
• federal grants
• uncertainty
• collaboration
• organizational systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VitalystHealth, PAUSE for Change

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