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Nonprofit Leadership: Fostering a Culture of Collaboration in Nonprofits with Lanrick Bennett

• Further Together • Episode 55

Are you slipping into slip into siloed efforts in the nonprofit sector? Join Lanrick Bennett, Executive Director of Charlie's FreeWheels, as he discusses building a culture of collaboration in nonprofits. Lanrick shares his journey from a career in government and advocacy to leading a youth-centered cycling nonprofit, weaving themes of equity, leadership, and community into his work. Discover how nonprofit leaders can dismantle silos, foster internal and external partnerships, and implement equitable practices to drive systemic change. From his "clean as you go" approach to leadership to building trust through shared meals and safe spaces, Lanrick provides actionable insights for nonprofit teams.

Nonprofit Leadership & Collaboration in Nonprofits - The Highlights:

  • The importance of collaboration to break nonprofit silos and promote equity.
  • How internal cultures of collaboration can impact external partnerships.
  • Key insights on building trust and leadership in nonprofit teams.
  • Lessons from cycling programs that transform communities through empowerment.
  • Building equity into nonprofit leadership and programming.


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About Lanrick Bennet:

Lanrick is not only the executive director of Charlie’s Free Wheels, a nonprofit teaching young people leadership through bicycles, but also Toronto's first bicycle mayor, a comedian, and a champion of community engagement. Our conversation promises to be an insightful journey into what it means to be a hands-on leader who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty – quite literally!


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