Listen "E57: Using Scientific Data-Driven Decision Making in Your Nonprofit with Sheela Mahajan"
Episode Synopsis
When I learned about today’s guest as a working mom, business owner, and CEO of the Nonprofit Science Institute, I couldn’t wait to have her on the podcast.Sheela Mahajan helps nonprofits go from intangible and ambiguous goals to quantifiable, measured impact. She is leading the effort in bringing scientific thinking to the nonprofit field. Sheela is sharing her Signals Framework with us, a process to help nonprofits make informed decisions, and explaining how scientific thinking can help your nonprofit.In this episode:[05:58] Practical strategies for science based decision making[11:11] A case study of scientific thinking leading to significant measurable outcomes[18:52] Developing effective implementation plans grounded in evidence[24:36] Coaching clients on scientific data-driven decision making[28:31] Prioritizing buy-in and belonging with the Signals FrameworkRESOURCESCONNECT WITH SHEELALinkedIn: Sheela MahajanWebsite: nonprofit-science.comSend Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.orgCONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comYouTube: thesavvyfundraiserProduced by Ideablossoms
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