Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

251: Three Keys to Scaling a Global Nonprofit (Kate Grant) SUMMARY Are you ready to scale your nonprofit globally? In episode #251 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Kate Grant , CEO of the Fistula Foundation, explores key strategies for expanding the reach and impact of nonprofit organizations. Kate shares valuable insights on optimizing board development, advocating for a lean and effective b...

250: Scaling Altruism as a Nonprofit Leader (Donald Summers) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, do you ever feel overwhelmed by the complexities of scaling your organization's impact? In episode #250 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore practical strategies for scaling altruism in the nonprofit sector with Donald Summers , a seasoned nonprofit consultant. From demystifying finance to...

249: Maximizing Video to Tell Your Nonprofit Story (Diane Strand) SUMMARY Ever wondered how harnessing the power of video storytelling could revolutionize your nonprofit's outreach efforts? In episode #249 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Diane Strand , a seasoned entrepreneur and nonprofit founder, shares invaluable insights into maximizing the impact of video to convey your organizati...

248: Building Social Capital as a Nonprofit Leader (Froswa’ Booker-Drew) SUMMARY Can improving the way we interact, collaborate, and cooperate help our nonprofits develop a more effective model of philanthropy? In episode #248 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , relationship expert and bridge-builder Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew advocates that eliminating certain social myths and misinterpretations c...

247: The 10 Commandments of Working with a Nonprofit Board (Erik Hanberg) SUMMARY Do you have a productive relationship with your board of directors? Are the individual and collective roles clearly defined for optimum success? Erik Hanberg , who has over 20 years’ experience breaking down the complex and often confusing relationship between a nonprofit’s leadership and its board of directors, shar...

246: How Do You Address the Capacity Dilemma as a Nonprofit Leader? (Teri Beckman) SUMMARY Is your organization operating below its capacity while your team feels like they are overloaded? This is the crux of the capacity dilemma , and in episode #246 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Teri Beckman discusses the imbalance this challenge creates and how nonprofit leaders can resolve the tension...

245: 4 Ways to Become Mentally Shredded as a Nonprofit Leader (Chris Weedon) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, does the workload, isolation, and pressure to ensure the wellness of your community lead to feelings of burnout? In episode #245 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , nonprofit leader Chris Weedon shares his struggles with these and other mental health stresses and offers support by helping...

244: Mission, Vision & Talent: A CEO’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership (Carol Hardison) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, how do you manage the “urgencies” in front of you while keeping an eye on the changing landscape ahead? You’ll want to listen to the advice of an accomplished nonprofit leader, Carol Hardison . Carol shares her advice on topics such as talent acquisition, building a strong strat...

243: How Can You Better Maximize the Potential of Your Volunteers? (Karen Knight) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, have you struggled to build a strong and sustainable volunteer program? In episode #243 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , volunteer leadership expert Karen Knight discusses what she’s learned over 25 years of providing volunteer recruitment, engagement, and training support for non...

242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell) SUMMARY In this solo episode #242, Patton McDowell discusses the process of designing a structured personal strategy retreat. The episode highlights why it's critical for nonprofit leaders to invest time in their own strategic planning, a practice often overlooked. He shares valuable strategies and insights on planning and execu...

241: The Power of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (Marie Palacios) SUMMARY Did you know that a well-crafted strategic plan is statistically proven to double an organization’s chance of long-term success? In episode #241 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , strategic planning expert Marie Palacios provides clarity around the strategic planning process and how to create a powerful final written...

240: How Can We Build the Nonprofit Leadership Pipeline? (Carmita Semaan) SUMMARY Are you developing a strong pipeline of nonprofit leaders within your organization? In episode #240 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Carmita Semaan, founder of The Surge Institute, explains how nonprofit leaders should strategically position future talent to help their organization excel, and maintain a steady...

239: Nonprofit Leadership: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started (Elizabeth Cushing) SUMMARY Where are you on Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership ? In episode #239 , seasoned nonprofit leade r Elizabeth Cushing shares some of her biggest surprises along the journey, lessons she learned while leading large-scale organizational growth during a global pandemic, and the three things she wished she’d k...

238: Is It Time to Redesign Your Nonprofit’s Website? (David Pisarek) SUMMARY Is your website as effective as it needs to be for your nonprofit? In episode #238 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , digital marketing expert David Pisarek shares how you can dramatically improve your website and digital marketing efforts and why you should invest in that effort right now. Learn what a redesign proc...

237: Nonprofit Leadership in Action: Mastermind Success Stories (Josue’ Hernandez, Tiffany Kong, Michael Walsh) SUMMARY Are you ready to advance your nonprofit leadership through the PMA Mastermind program? Three Mastermind alums, Josue’ Hernandez , Tiffany Kong , and Mike Walsh share their professional development experiences and the positive changes they’ve made as a result of their participatio...

236: The Five Hardest “Soft” Skills Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Dr. Shirley Davis) SUMMARY What are the critical soft skills nonprofit leaders must master? In episode #236 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , global workforce expert Dr. Shirley Davis explores why leadership skills and competencies have shifted over the past few years away from the technical and other “hard” skills to “soft” sk...

235: When Should You Consider Nonprofit Leadership? (David Goldman) SUMMARY Are you pondering your career path and want to find more intrinsic value and purpose through a mission-driven organization? How will you know if you’re ready to transition to leadership in the philanthropic sector?  In episode #235 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, David Goldman shares what it took for him to move from...

234: Building Financial Leadership Within Your Nonprofit (Jessica McClain) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, how do you assess and ensure your organization has the financial tools, talents and resources to best advance your mission? Jessica McClain , a nonprofit leader and CPA recently named one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting in 2023, advocates in episode #234 of Your Path to Nonprofit Lead...

233: Navigating Frustrating Scenarios with Your Nonprofit Board (Michael Corley) SUMMARY How well do you get along with your board members? The complexity of the board/staff relationship can create challenges for any nonprofit leader. In episode #233 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , nonprofit board expert Michael Corley illustrates many of the frustrating scenarios executive directors encoun...

232: How Do You Manage a Small Nonprofit with Limited Resources? (Michael Schneider) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, do you struggle with limited resources that must be carefully managed in order to maximize the impact of your organization’s work? Learn from Michael Schneider , founder of a successful small nonprofit finding huge success, in episode #232 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership . Micha...

231: Leadership Reimagined: Letting Your Community Take the Lead (Vichi Jagannathan) SUMMARY Are you a mission-driven leader in the nonprofit sector with more passion than answers? Vichi Jagannathan was one such leader, and in episode #231 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , she shares what it means to let your community take the lead and provide the answers you need as the nonprofit leader. Vi...

230: Why Your Nonprofit is Doing Strategic Planning All Wrong (Sarah Olivieri) SUMMARY What exactly is strategic planning for a nonprofit organization? Does your plan truly align with your mission, and do you know how to actually get the plan in motion? Sarah Olivieri shares her unique approach to strategic planning and board engagement that every nonprofit leader will want to consider in episode...

229: What Should You Outsource at Your Nonprofit? (Eric Thomas) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, are you short-handed or unable to scale your team to keep up with growth, especially in more technical areas like technology and finance? In episode #229 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Eric Thomas shares how outsourcing may be a practical solution for your organization. Learn exactly what outsour...

228: Strategic Planning Doesn’t Need to be Painful (Carol Hamilton) SUMMARY Is your nonprofit on a clear path, grounded with specific goals, to achieve its mission? Can you articulate organizational priorities that reflect a shared board and staff vision? In episode #228 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , strategic collaborator Carol Hamilton shares key components of an effective strategic pla...

227: 3 Keys to Effective Nonprofit Leadership: (Christina Edwards) SUMMARY Where are you on your path to nonprofit leadership? Are you effectively serving your mission, your donors, and your board of directors with integrity, consistency, and clarity? In episode #227 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , acclaimed purpose and profit coach Christina Edwards discusses vital qualities effective lead...