Are you curious about what a career in nonprofit Learning and Development looks like across different types of organizations? In this episode of Learning for Good, we explore the real-life journeys of two nonprofit L&D leaders - Eric Wu, formerly of Northwestern University, and Matt Tod of Plan International Canada.

You’ll get an inside look at what Learning and Development roles actually look like in two very different nonprofit settings and honest advice if you’re looking to make the transition into nonprofit L&D.

▶️ Want to Work in Nonprofit L&D? Here’s What You Should Know

▶️ Key Points:

04:54 Introduction to Eric Wu and his background in university-based talent development

11:11 Key L&D initiatives at Northwestern University

19:40 Eric’s transition from corporate to nonprofit talent development

25:33 Advice for people looking to transition into L&D or the nonprofit sector

34:30 Meet Matt Tod from Plan International Canada

39:27 Structuring L&D across global nonprofit teams

47:00 Building an internal learning culture

50:47 Matt’s journey to L&D

57:33 Career advice for transitioning into nonprofit L&D

Resources from this episode:

Listen to Nadra Dennis and Jaimie Hoffman’s career conversations in episode 130: Nonprofit Learning & Development: What Is It Really Like?

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

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Connect with Eric and Matt

Linkedin: Eric Wu & Matt Tod

Websites: northwestern.edu & plancanada.ca

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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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