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You’re curious, engaged and eager to keep learning. When you want fresh thinking, practical insights and real stories from the field, AM Insights brings you into a community of shared knowledge.


Here you’ll find thoughtful blogs, conversations with sector leaders on the Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast and opportunities to bring our team to your organization as speakers or facilitators.

August 5, 2026
by
Sara Littlejohn
Trust Your Gut

As nonprofit leaders, we have a responsibility to steward our organizations well. Stewardship is not limited to managing finances, fundraising or strategic plans. It also means protecting culture, preserving trust and...

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July 29, 2026
by
Karen Parker
The Ted and Beard Effect: Why Great Fundraising Starts with Great Leadership Partnerships

The strongest fundraising programs aren't built by extraordinary CEOs or exceptional development directors working independently. They're built by leaders who bring different strengths to a shared mission.

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July 22, 2026
by
David Middleton
Why So Serious? Lessons Learned About Levity

Humor can help create that sense of relatability and strengthen the connections that make teams and organizations thrive. Like most leadership tools, however, it works best when paired with care and authenticity.

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Across State Lines

Navigating the current nonprofit landscape requires collaboration and shared strategy across our region and sector. We’re honored to be part of that effort with you.During the Across State Lines webinar, our panelists shared several resources that we believe will be valuable as you move from high-level discussion to the day-to-day leadership of your organization. We hope these tools will be helpful as you navigate the road ahead.

Podcast

National Thought Leadership Rooted in Real World Experience

Patton McDowell is the host of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, a nationally recognized podcast featuring nonprofit CEOs, development leaders, foundation executives and philanthropic advisors from around the world. Since its launch in November 2019, the podcast has published more than 350 episodes and reached listeners in over 130 countries, reflecting Patton’s global perspective on nonprofit leadership and philanthropy.

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