From Passion to Programs: Scaling Founder-Led Nonprofits for Sustainable Growth

Many health-focused nonprofits start with a passionate founder but struggle to scale beyond a one-person operation. In this episode, host Spencer Brooks speaks with Dr. Kirk Adams, consultant and former CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind, about a proven model for turning founder-led organizations into sustainable, multi-staffed nonprofits. Communications leaders, nonprofit executives, and funders will benefit from this conversation about crowdfunding, strategic staffing, and digital maturity, especially those working in disability inclusion and healthcare.

About the guest

Dr. Kirk Adams is a Professional Speaker and the founder of Innovative Impact LLC., focusing on groundbreaking, high-impact projects that accelerate the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce and supercharges a company’s bottom line.

Dr.  Adams earned his PhD in leadership and change. He is known as a master connector of key decision-makers in government, corporate America, the nonprofit sector, and disability advocates guiding them to create collaborative solutions that have a real impact in increasing the employment of people with disabilities.

Resources

• Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion: https://i4sdi.org/
• Antioch University newsletter: https://www.antioch.edu/category/newsletter/
• Seattle University newsletter: https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/
• Aleria newsletter: https://www.aleria.tech/newsletter
• Association of Fundraising Professionals: https://afpglobal.org/
• BoardSource: https://boardsource.org/

Contact Bill

• Website: https://drkirkadams.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkadamsphd