57. Launching a Nonprofit Without Burning Out: Gabs Hayes on the Pivot

Gabs Hayes came into her strategy session with a plan to build a Reddit community, launch an in-person event in April, and keep producing her family podcast. Three months later, all three have changed.In this episode, Gabs sits down with Lisa to talk through every pivot, why she made each one, and what it looks like to build a nonprofit without white-knuckling the whole thing.If you've ever felt the pressure to be on every platform, force growth before you're ready, or hold every key to the kingdom yourself, this one's for you.Main Topics Covered in this Episode:Why Gabs scrapped her in-person April event and what she's doing instead (hint: dance party in a box)The Reddit experiment and why building a community on a new platform wasn't the right move for this seasonWhat happened when her husband went all-in on their annual fundraiserPausing the podcast and letting go of content that wasn't driving the mission forwardHow to build a nonprofit without holding all the keys yourselfConnect with Lisa Avila:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamavilaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisathestrategist/Connect with Gabs Hayes / Overwhelmed and Over It:Website: overwhelm.family Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Overwhelmed and Over It: overwhelm.familyMore About The Rich Nonprofit:The Rich Nonprofit is for cause-driven women who are starting or scaling a nonprofit, or integrating impact into their brand. Each week, Lisa Avila delivers straight talk on strategy, leadership, and legacy.