How Should Nonprofit Leaders Show Up in Times of Moral Crisis?

In this powerful episode of Changemaker Conversations, we confront what it means for nonprofits and their leaders to show up in times of moral crisis. Amidst violent ICE raids and the recent killings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, nonprofit leaders within and beyond Minnesota are grappling with how they can respond when communities are grieving, afraid, and in urgent need of support. Against the backdrop of recent events in Minnesota—and with an eye toward future crises—we explore the real risks, responsibilities, and decisions nonprofit leaders face when choosing whether to stay silent or speak out, and how to align their services and actions to meet the moment. If you’re wrestling with how your organization should show up while protecting its mission and adapt its work during times of moral urgency, this episode offers clarity, practical guidance, and a values-driven framework for action. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How to decide whether—and how—to speak out during a moral crisis like the one taking place in Minnesota right now The risks of silence and the risks of public statements How mission and values should guide crisis decisions How nonprofits are showing up differently now as compared to during the racial justice movement of 2020, and what we can learn from that shift A practical framework for nonprofit crisis response and communications Why taking action - whether by aligning service delivery and programs to emerging community needs or supporting other organizations who can - matters most | MENTIONED | Minnesota Nonprofits: Acts of Solidarity for Friends and Allies Outside of Minnesota Minnesota Nonprofits Resources for Supporting Communities During ICE Operations Nonprofit Rapid Response Communications Framework | CONNECT | ChangemakerConversations.com for show notes and resources Prosper-Strategies.com to learn more about our strategic consulting practice Hello@ChangemakerConversations.com with topic ideas or questions On LinkedIn with Alyssa Conrardy, Lindsay Mullen and Prosper Strategies