Episode 4

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17th Jul 2025

RESCHOOL: Amy Anderson - How to Lead Innovation Within a System That Feels Stuck

“When you understand the humans and the interests, needs, desires, and context within which they function, you can design systems that reflect those needs.” - Amy Anderson

How do you innovate within a system that has been stagnant for years?

This is the question that guides Amy Anderson’s work as Executive Director of RESCHOOL Colorado—a nonprofit committed to creating an equitable education system where students can learn everywhere, ensuring all young people have access to diverse and meaningful learning opportunities.

For any nonprofit leader, innovation can feel incredibly challenging. It's hard enough to devise a solution to a need and then build it to scale. But once that system is established, it can become even more difficult to lead change within it.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

  • Honest reflections on the challenges of scaling a nonprofit
  • Insights about balancing organized systems with bold change
  • And direction on how to build systems that are responsive to current needs

If you’re wrestling with the big questions around scaling your nonprofit, leading change within established systems, and achieving the adaptability you need to reach the next level, this episode is for you.

See our key takeaways and links mentioned in the show notes for this episode: https://www.futurenonprofit.com/amy-anderson/

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About the Podcast

Future Nonprofit
Innovation For Good
Join Ted Vaughn, co-founding Partner of Historic, award-winning author, and social entrepreneur, as he uncovers bold strategies and best practices from top nonprofits and social-impact businesses. Hear personal stories and hot takes from inspiring guests navigating the path to a more innovative and impactful future for nonprofit organizations.

Future Nonprofit has been featured in Forbes and is a Webby Awards honoree.

In each episode, we explore all things innovation to amplify the future of nonprofit impact, discover best practices from top nonprofits and social-impact businesses, and explore daring ways to think about and solve your organization's big problems.

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