Podcasts

You Path to Nonprofit Leadership

with Dr. Patton McDowell

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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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Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership is a podcast for nonprofit leaders who are doing the work—and looking for thoughtful, practical perspective as they lead. Hosted by Patton McDowell, the podcast features candid conversations with nonprofit CEOs, development leaders, foundation executives, board members and sector partners from across the country. Each episode focuses on the real decisions leaders face: building strong teams, engaging boards, advancing fundraising, navigating change and sustaining impact over time. This is a podcast about leadership as it actually shows up in nonprofits, featuring leaders and content experts from around the world, with a new episode released every Thursday!

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From Paper to Progress: 4 Steps to Actionable Strategy

Why do so many strategic plans gather dust instead of driving impact?

Become Fireproof: Negotiate Your Salary, Severance & Sanity

Are you protecting yourself as well as your nonprofit’s mission?

AI for Nonprofit Leaders – Beyond the Hype

How can nonprofit leaders cut through the noise and start using AI to strengthen relationships, increase efficiency, and stay mission-driven

Crisis-Proof Your Leadership

Why do so many nonprofit leaders feel unprepared when crisis strikes and what can they do today to ensure they’re ready to lead with

Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit That Pays the Bills

How do you stay true to your mission while keeping the lights on?

Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World

Let’s flip the usual script! Rather than learning from business practices, what if the business world learned from you?

It’s Time to Rethink How Your Nonprofit Does Marketing

Many nonprofits treat marketing as a luxury or an afterthought, but doing so limits their impact.

What They Don’t Tell You About Being a Nonprofit Leader

What happens when your first day as an executive director ends in tears - and your second day requires laying off most of the staff?

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Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

with Dr. Patton McDowell

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