Patton McDowell

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

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Ranked #1 on FeedSpot's Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy podcast lists, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership is the go-to resource for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Dr. Patton McDowell and powered by Armstrong McGuire, the show delivers practical wisdom from the sector's most experienced executives, fundraisers, board leaders, and consultants — every Thursday. Patton brings 30+ years of nonprofit leadership, coaching, and consulting experience, and shares proven best practices for individual and organizational success drawn from his work with hundreds of nonprofit organiz...

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Patton McDowell

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

326: 5 Essential Topics Every Nonprofit Leader Should Know (David Rhode) 24.07.2025

326: 5 Essential Topics Every Nonprofit Leader Should Know (David Rhode) 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 leading with passion but still struggling to build a sustainable nonprofit? In...

325: The Strategic Leap: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Scale with Intention (Shilpa Alva) 17.07.2025

325: The Strategic Leap: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Scale with Intention (Shilpa Alva) 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 really take to scale a nonprofit while staying true to your...

324: Building the Foundation for Nonprofit Success (Patricia Glass) 10.07.2025

324: Building the Foundation for Nonprofit Success (Patricia Glass ) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Whether you’re looking for your next leadership opportunity, or your organization needs an interim or permanent leader, they can help. Learn more at armstrongmcguire.com. Are you building your nonprofit on passion alone, only to find you...

323: Unlock the Unrestricted Gifts You Deserve (Sherry Quam Taylor) 03.07.2025

323: Unlock the Unrestricted Gifts You Deserve (Sherry Quam Taylor) 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 .  If your organization is stuck chasing small, restricted gifts through events, sponsorships,...

322: How Can You Make Your Nonprofit’s Message Stick? (Salvatore Manzi) 26.06.2025

322: How Can You Make Your Nonprofit’s Message Stick? (Salvatore Manzi) 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. Why do even the most passionate nonprofit leaders struggle to cut through the noise and communicate a message...

321: How to be an Adaptive Leader in Turbulent Times (Theo Ellington & Genevieve Leighton-Armah) 19.06.2025

321: How to be an Adaptive Leader in Turbulent Times (Theo Ellington & Genevieve Leighton-Armah) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. What does it take to lead with purpose when resources are stretched, burnout is high, and the future feels u...

320: From Paper to Progress: 4 Steps to Actionable Strategy (Rebecca White) 12.06.2025

320: From Paper to Progress: 4 Steps to Actionable Strategy (Rebecca White) 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. Why do so many strategic plans gather dust instead of driving impact? In episode #320 of Your Path to Non...

319: Become Fireproof: Negotiate Your Salary, Severance & Sanity (Sean Kosofsky) 05.06.2025

319: Become Fireproof: Negotiate Your Salary, Severance & Sanity (Sean Kosofsky) 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. Are you protecting yourself as well as your nonprofit’s mission? In episode #319 of Your Path to...

318: AI for Nonprofit Leaders – Beyond the Hype (Andrew Gossen & Stamie Despo) 29.05.2025

318: AI for Nonprofit Leaders – Beyond the Hype (Andrew Gossen & Stamie Despo) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. How can nonprofit leaders cut through the noise and start using AI to strengthen relationships, increase efficiency, and stay mission-driven? AI is reshaping how nonprofits engage donors, manag...

317: Crisis-Proof Your Leadership (Mary Kelly) 22.05.2025

317: Crisis-Proof Your Leadership (Mary Kelly) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. 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 confidence when it inevitably...

316: Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit That Pays the Bills (Maggie Kane) 15.05.2025

316: Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit That Pays the Bills (Maggie Kane) 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. How do you stay true to your mission while keeping the lights on? In episode 316 of Your Path to Nonprofit...

315: Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World (Nick Grono) 08.05.2025

315: Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World (Nick Grono) 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. Let’s flip the usual script! Rather than learning from business practices, what if the business world learne...

314: It’s Time to Rethink How Your Nonprofit Does Marketing (Lou Kotsinis) 01.05.2025

314: It’s Time to Rethink How Your Nonprofit Does Marketing (Lou Kotsinis) 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. Many nonprofits treat marketing as a luxury or an afterthought, but doing so limits their impact. In episo...

313: What They Don’t Tell You About Being a Nonprofit Leader (Kevin Dean) 24.04.2025

313: What They Don’t Tell You About Being a Nonprofit Leader (Kevin Dean) 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 at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. What happens when your first day as an executive director ends in tears - and your second day requires laying o...

312: Moving Your Organization from Toxic Stress to Radical Resilience (Brett Loftis) 17.04.2025

312: Moving Your Organization from Toxic Stress to Radical Resilience (Brett Loftis) 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. Why are so many nonprofit leaders exhausted, irritable, or dealing with chronic health issues—an...

311: Leading with Systems: The Secret to Mission-Driven, High-Performing Nonprofits (Kevin Wilkins) 10.04.2025

311: Leading with Systems: The Secret to Mission-Driven, High-Performing Nonprofits (Kevin Wilkins) 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 at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Are you so focused on keeping your nonprofit running that you don’t have time to step...

310: Why is Now the Time for Future Thinking? (Trista Harris) 03.04.2025

310: Why is Now the Time for Future Thinking? (Trista Harris) 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 at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. How can nonprofit leaders break free from the exhausting cycle of putting our fires to create a clear, future-focused strat...

309: Are You Really Onboarding for Long-Term Success? (Tiffany Slater) 27.03.2025

309: Are You Really Onboarding for Long-Term Success? (Tiffany Slater) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader.  Struggling to retain great talent? In episode 306 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , HR expert Tiffany Slater shares pra...

308: 3 Keys to Building a Dynamic Nonprofit Team (Chris Jenkins) 20.03.2025

308: 3 Keys to Building a Dynamic Nonprofit Team (Chris Jenkins) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. What makes or breaks a nonprofit team? In episode #308 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Chris Jenkins shares how he has built...

307: How to Overcome 5 Nonprofit Communication Challenges (David Chatham) 13.03.2025

307: How to Overcome 5 Nonprofit Communication Challenges (David Chatham) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you pouring your heart into your nonprofit’s mission, yet struggling to get donors, partners, and the community to tru...

306: Building Resilient Nonprofits Through Interim Leadership (David Harris) 06.03.2025

306: Building Resilient Nonprofits Through Interim Leadership (David Harris) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check out their Interim Management Institute .  Leadership transitions can be a pivotal moment for any nonprofit, yet many organizations rush to fill the gap without assessing their true needs. In episode #306 of Your Path to Non...

305: 5 Steps for Balancing Leadership with Personal Wellness (Latoya Robinson) 27.02.2025

305: 5 Steps for Balancing Leadership with Personal Wellness (Latoya Robinson) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you constantly giving everything to your mission but feeling like there’s nothing left for yourself? In episode 3...

304: Balancing the Head and the Heart as a Nonprofit Leader (Eric Newman) 20.02.2025

304: Balancing the Head and the Heart as a Nonprofit Leader (Eric Newman) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader.  How do you sustain the passion that fuels your nonprofit mission while ensuring long-term financial and operational succe...

303: Advocacy That Matters: Taking Your Nonprofit to the Next Level (Sam Daley-Harris) 13.02.2025

303: Advocacy That Matters: Taking Your Nonprofit to the Next Level (Sam Daley-Harris) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you leveraging advocacy to amplify your nonprofit’s impact? In episode 303 of Your Path to Nonprofit Lead...

302: Nonprofit Success Through Donor Relationships (Melissa Le Roy) 06.02.2025

302: Nonprofit Success Through Donor Relationships (Melissa Le Roy) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader.  Are you ready to take your nonprofit’s fundraising to the next level? This episode dives deep into the art of relationship-driv...

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