Mentorship Programs for Nonprofits: How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders with Larcy Douglas

Mentorship is a powerful yet underutilized tool in nonprofits, and in this episode, we’re diving into how to operationalize it for real organizational impact. 

I sit down with Larcy Douglas, director at Common Power, to explore how mentorship can transform both individuals and organizations. From designing collaborative mentor-mentee relationships to embedding mentorship into broader learning and development strategies, Larcy shares how her team built a program that not only develops leaders but also strengthens retention, engagement, and long-term impact.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond informal mentoring into a structured, scalable program, this conversation will give you a practical roadmap.

▶️ Mentorship Programs for Nonprofits: How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders with Larcy Douglas

▶️ Key Points:

00:00:00 Why Mentorship is a Missed Opportunity in Nonprofits

00:03:04 The Role of Intergenerational Mentorship

00:07:59 Inside Common Power’s Mission and Programs

00:10:48 Building a Scalable Mentorship Model

00:19:39 Evolving Programs Using Data and Participant Feedback

00:24:57 Measuring Mentorship Impact in Nonprofit Organizations

00:29:21 Advice for Launching a Mentorship Program

Resources from this episode:

Data on mentoring: 

• https://mentorloop.com/blog/mentoring-statistics/ 
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2019/07/03/new-study-76-of-people-think-mentors-are-important-but-only-37-have-one/ 

 Join us at our next networking event for the Nonprofit L&D Collective on  May 20: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/join-the-nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective 

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

Connect with Larcy

LinkedIn: Larcy Douglas

Website: commonpower.org 

Connect with Heather

LinkedIn: Heather Burright

Website: skillmastersmarket.com

Book an interest call with Heather here.

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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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