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In this episode, May Harris welcomes Juan Pablo Berrizbeitia to discuss nonprofit capacity building. JP shares his unique journey from grassroots lawyering in Venezuela to becoming an interim executive director and nonprofit consultant. He introduces the "nonprofit building mindset," a transformative approach that goes beyond day-to-day operations to create lasting organizational systems. Through practical examples, JP demonstrates how nonprofit leadership can reduce burnout and strengthen organizations by focusing on continuous improvement rather than just survival. He offers invaluable insights on how to build systems in nonprofit organizations, making the case that upfront investment in processes pays dividends in efficiency and staff satisfaction.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How to shift from running a nonprofit to building one through nonprofit capacity building strategies that create lasting organizational systems and reduce daily firefighting
The power of asking "why" multiple times to identify root causes and transform recurring problems into documented processes that strengthen nonprofit management practices
What interim executive director services provide during organizational transitions, including organizational assessment, conflict resolution, and comprehensive onboarding for incoming leaders
Practical approaches to change management that respect organizational culture while implementing process documentation and continuous improvement through innovation management
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to nonprofit capacity building mindset and JP's journey from Venezuela law school to prison reform work
03:13 JP shares his experiences from grassroots lawyering, refugee camps, to the World Bank and innovation management consulting
09:23 Defining the nonprofit building mindset: shifting from efficiency focus to continuous improvement and a strategic planning approach
14:52 The benefits of creating organizational systems using the "keys by the door" analogy 19:06 Starting with the problem in front of you, addressing inefficiency, and implementing lunch-and-learn sessions for staff development
23:30 Interim executive director role explained: managing transitions, conducting organizational assessment, and providing a month-long leadership onboarding
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The "nonprofit building mindset" transforms nonprofit leadership from crisis management to systematic improvement—asking "how can we do this better?" instead of "how do we get through this smoothly?"
Creating systems reduces nonprofit burnout and makes work more rewarding. Simple solutions, eliminate repetitive problem-solving and strengthen your career reputation.
Interim executive director services provide critical stabilization during transitions, including calming organizational anxiety, conducting comprehensive assessments, and offering month-long overlap periods that serve as exceptional onboarding for incoming leaders.
Change management requires reading organizational culture and picking strategic battles—respect existing values like team togetherness, while finding creative solutions to implement process documentation and improvement initiatives
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Juan Pablo "JP" Berrizbeitia is a nonprofit executive and consultant with over 20 years of experience leading organizations through transition and growth. As an Interim Executive Director, he has guided multiple Virginia nonprofits through leadership changes, building capacity and positioning them for long-term success. JP is launching Nonprofit.MBA, a training program for new Executive Directors, and has taught nonprofit leadership at James Madison University. A Fulbright and Chevening scholar with law degrees from Harvard and Warwick University, he has consulted internationally with the World Bank, USAID, and the Pan-American Development Foundation. His grassroots work with marginalized communities in Latin America gives him a unique ability to connect with diverse stakeholders and strengthen organizational impact.
JP Pablo Berrizbeitia - Transformational Nonprofit Leader | LinkedIn
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