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Listen "Innovating NYC's Nonprofit Sector | Lisette Nieves"
Episode Synopsis
Join Natasha for an insightful conversation with Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York.
In this episode, Lisette explains how innovative approaches in workforce development and education are transforming opportunities for underserved communities. She shares her journey as a social entrepreneur and policy expert, from growing the organization’s budget to $100 million to providing over $1.3 billion in interest-free financing for NYC nonprofits.
Highlights & Takeaways:
How strategic leadership can drive real impact in the nonprofit sector.
The role of interest-free financing in supporting NYC’s nonprofits.
Key strategies shaping the city’s workforce development and education landscape.
Lessons from Lisette’s experience in public sector leadership.
Learn more about Lisette Nieves:
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Website
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This podcast isn’t about corporate checklists—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rethinking workplace culture and championing transformation. From breakthrough strategies to bold decisions, we explore what it truly takes to build workplaces and communities where everyone belongs.
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In this episode, Lisette explains how innovative approaches in workforce development and education are transforming opportunities for underserved communities. She shares her journey as a social entrepreneur and policy expert, from growing the organization’s budget to $100 million to providing over $1.3 billion in interest-free financing for NYC nonprofits.
Highlights & Takeaways:
How strategic leadership can drive real impact in the nonprofit sector.
The role of interest-free financing in supporting NYC’s nonprofits.
Key strategies shaping the city’s workforce development and education landscape.
Lessons from Lisette’s experience in public sector leadership.
Learn more about Lisette Nieves:
Website
Human Side Up
What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start driving real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by uncovering the real, raw stories behind the headlines.
This podcast isn’t about corporate checklists—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rethinking workplace culture and championing transformation. From breakthrough strategies to bold decisions, we explore what it truly takes to build workplaces and communities where everyone belongs.
Connect with Natasha:
Spotify
YouTube
Connect with CLARA:
Website
YouTube
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