Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

351: Five Finance Skills Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Stephen Newland) SUMMARY Many nonprofit leaders step into their roles with deep passion for mission, but far less confidence when it comes to finance. In this episode, Stephen Newland , founder of MoneyPath FP&A , breaks down five essential finance skills every nonprofit leader must develop to lead with confidence, reduce risk, and sustain...

350: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know About Mergers (André Anthony) SUMMARY This milestone episode is brought to you by the newly merged Armstrong McGuire + PMA Nonprofit Leadership , joining forces to strengthen nonprofit leadership across the sector. Together, we are expanding our support for organizations through consulting, executive search, leadership development, and thought leaders...

349: What Funders Want Nonprofit Leaders to Know (Sarah Mann Willcox) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support can be a powerful partner for your organization. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.  As you ponder your New Year’s resolutions as a nonprofit leader, funding for your organization is almost certainly on the list . That’s why Sarah Mann Willcox’...

348: Holiday Rewind: 4 Ways to Advance Your Nonprofit Leadership What are you doing - intentionally - to move closer to your nonprofit leadership goals? In this Holiday Rewind of solo episode #159, Patton revisits four practical, evergreen ways nonprofit leaders can reflect, refocus, and move forward in their leadership journey. Whether you’re early in your career, preparing for your next step, or...

347: Protecting Your Nonprofit from Fraud (Amy Seintourens)  SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support can be a powerful partner for your organization, offering financial expertise, expanded community relationships, and practical advice no matter your budget size. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking .  Fraud is one of the most underestimated risks in the n...

346: Understanding the Science of Generosity (Cherian Koshy) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support can be a powerful partner for your organization, offering financial expertise, expanded community relationships, and practical advice no matter your budget size. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Why do some fundraising efforts inspire generosity while...

345: The Trust Factor: How to Strengthen Your Strategic Leadership SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by TowneBank , whose ongoing support helps bring meaningful leadership conversations to nonprofit professionals across the sector. Learn more at townebank.com/nonprofitbanking . Nonprofit leaders often feel pulled in a dozen directions - responding to urgent needs, carrying the emotional weigh...

Thanksgiving 2025: 7 Reasons to Be Thankful Special Edition Show Notes #344 This Thanksgiving episode highlights seven standout guests from 2025 - along with their books - plus three bonus titles from Patton’s Picks. Thanks to our partners: TowneBank: https://TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking Armstrong McGuire: https://armstrongmcguire.com Mastermind Leadership Program: https://PMAnonprofit.com/maste...

343: Reclaim Your Capacity and Escape the Burnout Trap (Trasetta Washington) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking . Why do so many passionate nonprofit leaders find themselves constantly running on empty and teet...

342: Lessons That Shape Great Nonprofit Leaders (Garrett Cathcart) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership.  Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. What does it take to build something from the ground up - and lead it with purpose, humility, and vision? In epis...

341: 4 Resources Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Ivan Canada) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. In episode #341 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Ivan...

340: You Should Be Moving at the Speed of Relationships (Will Acuff) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking . How can you build stronger community impact witho...

339: Retention on a Budget – 5 Smart Ways to Keep Your Best People (Rachel Platt) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking . How can you retain your best people...

338: Rebuilding When Your Fundraising Flatlines (Andy Price) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking . When your fundraising model stops producing results, how do you rebuild your organization’s financial health while keepi...

337:  Leading for the Long Run: Building a Sustainable Nonprofit (Janelle Miller Moravek) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitmentto strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking . Nonprofit leadership can feel like a marathon of competing priorities, unexpected fires, an...

336: Escaping Scarcity to Reclaim Strategic Leadership (Pierre Berastaín) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. What happens when scarcity becomes the default mindset in your organization? In episode #336 of Your Path t...

335: A Roadmap to Board Service (Dr. Keith Dorsey) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com . What does it take to prepare yourself, or your board, for greater impact? In episode #335 of Your Path to Non...

334: The Three Levels of Nonprofit Leadership (Chris Wong) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com .  How do you build a high-performance culture when emerging leaders crave autonomy, mid-career manager...

333: 5 Levels to Sustainability (Dan Johnson) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com .  Why do so many passionate nonprofit leaders struggle to keep their organizations alive? In episode #333 of Your P...

332: Endowment Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Must Know (John Griffith) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com . Are you so focused on meeting this year’s budget that you’re neglecting the long-term...

331: 3 Keys to Great Nonprofit Leadership (Dianne Chipps Bailey) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com .  What does it take to lead with purpose and longevity in today’s nonprofit sector? In episode 3...

330: How to Partner with Family Foundations (Tom Kelly) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com .  What if the key to growing your nonprofit’s sustainability and reach was hiding in plain sight? In episode 330 of Your Path to Nonp...

329: Leading with Transformation (Ora Grodsky) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com . Why do so many nonprofit leaders feel stuck, even when the problem is clear? In episode #329 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , we explor...

328: From Proposals to Partnerships: What Funders Really Want (Whitney Feld) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com .  What if the best way to secure funding is to stop writing proposals and start building relationships? In episo...

327: Banking on Impact: How TowneBank Champions Nonprofit Success (Alice Joyce & Carol Holland) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for their commitment to nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking . What makes a community bank an essential ally for nonprofit leaders? In episode 327 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Alice Joyce and C...