Stakeholders - Memberships

For-purpose CEOs have many stakeholders to manage - from members,  funders and donors to staff, community, clients, and regulators. Each of these stakeholder groups brings different needs, expectations, and levels of influence. In this episode, Michelle and Danielle unpack how to manage the weight of stakeholder expectations with a focus on membership organisations.

What We Cover:

• Why for-purpose leaders often feel pulled in many directions
• Understanding your stakeholder landscape: funders, donors, members, staff, beneficiaries, community, Board, government, regulators, and strategic partners
• The importance of mapping your stakeholders and how to get started 
• Understanding relationships and influence
• Identify and prioritise stakeholders in relation to your organisation’s purpose and strategy
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of your engagement
• The Board’s role in stakeholder engagement—and how to work together effectively

Key Takeaways:

Clear, strategic engagement improves trust and alignment with your mission.

 Regularly revisiting and evaluating your stakeholder plan keeps it relevant and impactful.

Whether you're feeling stretched by competing demands or just starting to formalise your approach, this episode is your roadmap to managing stakeholders/members with confidence and clarity.

Connect with us:

LinkedIn: The NFP CEO: Overview | LinkedIn

Website: thenfpceo.com.au

Michelle Cutler: Michelle Cutler | LinkedIn

Danielle Ballantine: Danielle Ballantine | LinkedIn