Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

301: Unlocking the Power of Sustainable Giving (Dave Raley) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates , your go-to resource for career opportunities OR for help finding an interim executive or your nonprofit’s next leader.  Are you struggling to build a reliable, sustainable revenue stream while keeping donors engaged in your mission? The grind is...

300: 30 Takeaways from 300 Episodes SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates , your go-to resource for career opportunities OR for help finding an interim executive or your nonprofit’s next leader.  In this special milestone episode of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , host Patton McDowell highlights key moments, lessons learned, and pivotal con...

299: No Ego Allowed: Leading with Humility (Lisa Steven) SUMMARY Our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates bring this episode to you. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader.  Are you letting ego impede building a stronger, more effective nonprofit team? Leadership in the nonprofit sector often demands humility, yet the p...

298: Do You See Your Nonprofit as a Corporation? (Laura Bonnell) 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 running your nonprofit like a passion project – or a thriving corporation? Maybe you’re struggling to balance mission-driv...

297: Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit in 2025 (Bert Armstrong & Shannon Williams) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by 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 navigate the opportunities of 2025, or are you feeling the pressure of stretched resources, leaders...

296: PMA’s Holiday Gift Basket for Nonprofit Leaders (Patton McDowell) 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.  As the year ends, nonprofit leaders are reflecting on 2024 while gearing up for a successful 2025. In episode 296 of Your Pa...

295: Unlocking Marketing Mastery for Nonprofits (Kirsten Suto Seckler) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity, help finding an interim executive, or to find your next leader.  Are you struggling to align your nonprofit’s marketing efforts with fundraising goals while staying true to your mission?...

294: Starting from Scratch: What it Takes to Build a Successful Nonprofit (Courtney Johnson) 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 does it really take to build a nonprofit from scratch, especially when you’re balancing limited r...

293: Unlocking Crypto Donations and Millennial Giving (Pat Duffy) 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 missing out on donations from the next generation of donors simply because your nonprofit isn’t equipped to accept crypto...

292: 5 Keys to Building Your 2025 Leadership Plan (Patton McDowell) 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.  This Thanksgiving season, take a moment to pause and invest in your future. As the year draws to a close, there’s no better tim...

291: Nonprofit Volunteer: Ready for Leadership? (Arcelia Miller) 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 turn a passionate volunteer into your next nonprofit leader, or are you overlooking the hidden talent within your...

290: What Can You Do to Grow Donor Loyalty? (Alyce Lee Stansbury) 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 tired of constantly chasing new donors while struggling to keep the ones you have? I In episode 290 of Your Path to Nonpro...

289: Is it Time to Go? Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Succession Plan (Mike Melara) 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 to find an interim executive or your next leader.  Succession planning is often an overlooked priority for nonprofit leaders, but its importance can't be oversta...

288: How Can Nonprofits Use For-Profit Ventures to Drive Growth? ( Brett Jenks) 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 struggling to find sustainable funding for your nonprofit and wondering if for-profit ventures could be the...

287: Leading with Impact: Strategies for Effective Fundraising that Scales (Ruthe Farmer) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire . Check them out for your next career opportunity, help finding an interim executive, or to find your next leader. How can nonprofit leaders better scale social change and build lasting funder relationships? In episode 287 of Your Path...

286: Small Shops, Big Needs: Leadership Lessons for Rural Nonprofits (Allen Smart) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire . Check them out for your next career opportunity, help finding an interim executive, or to find your next leader. Are you a small nonprofit leader struggling to secure the funding and partnerships you need to make an impact in your community...

285: Ready to Be a Nonprofit Consultant? (Julia Devine) SUMMARY Are you pondering a move into nonprofit consulting or wondering if your organization could benefit from hiring one? In episode 285 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , consultant Julia Devine offers valuable insights on why more professionals are transitioning to consulting and how nonprofits can leverage consultants to tackle staff...

284: How Do You Scale Success as a Nonprofit Leader? (Erin McAleer) 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 balance rapid growth and building a strong team to support your nonprofit’s long-term success? In episode 284 of You...

283: How Do You Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game? (Hardy Smith) 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 frustrated with your board's lack of engagement or feeling like they aren’t meeting expectations? Could the real iss...

282: How Can Strategic Planning Transform Your Nonprofit? (Nikki Stewart) 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 transform a strategic plan from a daunting task into a powerful tool for leading your nonprofit? In episode 282...

281: Ask a Funder: Crucial Insights for Nonprofit Success (Cathryn Dhanatya) SUMMARY Are you struggling to secure the funding your nonprofit needs, unsure if your proposals are hitting the mark or if your leadership approach is holding you back? In episode 281 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Cathryn Dhanatya shares invaluable advice for nonprofit leaders navigating the complexities of fundr...

280: 3 Characteristics of a Great Nonprofit Leader (Jeffrey Abramowitz) SUMMARY Are you struggling to balance mission-driven leadership with the practical demands of scaling your nonprofit AND keeping your team motivated and engaged? In episode 280 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Jeffrey Abramowitz shares his powerful journey from trial lawyer and incarceration to nonprofit leadership, and...

279: Digital Transformation: A New Era for Nonprofit Leaders (Beth Kanter) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders embrace the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) while navigating the ethical challenges it presents, all without losing sight of the human-centered mission at the heart of their work? In episode 279 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Beth Kanter , a seasoned expert in nonprofi...

278: 3 Barriers to Nonprofit Strategic Planning (Chris Wong) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders shift from simply surviving to strategically thriving in an environment filled with resource constraints and external pressures? In episode 278 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Chris Wong delves into the intricacies of strategic planning for nonprofits, addressing common challenges and offering act...

277: Unlocking Pay Equity as a Nonprofit Leader (Sally Loftis) SUMMARY Are you grappling with compensation issues in your nonprofit organization? In episode 272 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Sally Loftis returns to shed light on pay equity and its importance in the nonprofit sector. Sally, the author of The Pay Equity Guide for Nonprofit Organizations , delves into what pay equity means a...