Hosted on March 27, 2025, the purpose of The Charity Leader Summit was to provide charity leaders with examples of the best mindsets for overcoming leadership challenges.
At Cause leadership, we have helped 100s of charities find their next senior leader, and we have learned firsthand how the right leadership mindsets help shape the strongest team cultures and dynamic.
Summary
In this episode, Dave Hutchinson speaks with Kimberley Hanson, CEO of Health Partners on the topic of Partnership & Influence – Expanding impact through collaboration without losing mission focus.
In this conversation, Kimberley shares her diverse career journey from financial services to leading Health Partners, a collaborative of national health charities. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnerships in the charitable sector, especially in light of changing donor demographics and the challenges faced by leaders in the non-profit space. Partnerships are essential for resource stretching in charities. Kimberley discusses the need for innovation and adaptation to engage new generations of donors while maintaining a focus on collective goals and mutual support among member organizations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kimberley Hanson and Her Career Journey
05:45 The Role of Health Partners in Charitable Collaboration
10:47 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Philanthropy
14:18 The Future of Mergers and Collaborations in the Nonprofit Sector
15:39 Growth and New Partnerships at Health Partners
Connecting with Kimberley:
Corporate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthpartners-partenairesante/posts/?feedView=all
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberley-hanson-a7627420/
