How to Position Training as an Investment (from the Perspective of a CFO) with Rick Dahlseid

As learning and development leaders, it feels like we're always trying to get a seat at the table, but are we truly prepared to have effective conversations with our nonprofit's executives when we get there?

To get you ready, in this episode, I invited Rick Dahlseid to help us position training as a worthwhile investment. He is a nonprofit CFO with over 20 years in the sector, with expertise in financial management, operations, and governance.

You'll learn about his unique point of view on the role of training and development in a nonprofit, where your conversations about people development should start, the kind of language that will be most effective, and what you should actually focus on to get your point across.

▶️ How to Position Training as an Investment (from the Perspective of a CFO) with Rick Dahlseid 

▶️ Key Points:

0:00:00 Rick's mission and  nonprofit financial leadership

0:09:49 How a seasoned nonprofit CFO views training

0:16:23 Define ROI for learning and development first

0:22:16 How to get the nonprofit to invest in your training

0:31:30 Focus on the outcomes and keep the end in mind

Resources from this episode:

Catch up with my recent episode about this topic, The Real Cost of Bad Training.

Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective

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Connect with Rick

LinkedIn: Rick Dahlseid

Website: janussc.org

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LinkedIn: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

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Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.

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