Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Patton McDowell

English Business Careers Education Non-Profit Self-Improvement

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Episodes 372

Avg. Duration 48m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (113)

Since Nov 2019

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly

Format

Episodic

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100%

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About This Podcast

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 organizations. With 366+ episodes, a 5/5 rating on Apple Podcasts, and listeners in 130+ countries, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership is where serious nonprofit professionals come to grow. Hit subscribe and accelerate your path to nonprofit leadership. Learn more and access all episodes at www.armstrongmcguire.com/podcasts

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Recent Episodes

372: The Culture Work No One Warns You About in a Nonprofit Merger (Marcia Beckner)

Jun 11, 2026 37m

Episode 372: The Culture Work No One Warns You About in a Nonprofit Merger (Marcia Beckner)Episode SummaryToo many nonprofit leaders treat a merger as a last resort, proof that something failed, when…

371: Stop Scaling, Start Listening: Building Nonprofits That Actually Work (jacob adams)

Jun 04, 2026 48m

371: Stop Scaling, Start Listening: Building Nonprofits That Actually Work (jacob adams) Episode SummaryToo many nonprofits have become experts at performing impact - hitting metrics, writing…

370: How to Stop Losing Half of Your Recurring Donors (Dave Raley)

May 28, 2026 46m

370: How to Stop Losing Half of Your Recurring Donors (Dave Raley)Episode SummaryIf your organization celebrates a 42% recurring donor retention rate (the national average), you may be focusing on…

369: No Money, No Mission: Rethinking How Nonprofits Are Built to Survive (Ryan Dewey Smith)

May 21, 2026 37m

369: No Money, No Mission: Rethinking How Nonprofits Are Built to Survive (Ryan Dewey Smith) Episode SummaryMost nonprofits don’t fail because their mission stops mattering - they fail because the…

368: Before You Merge: Five Factors Every Nonprofit Leader Must Weigh (Staci Barfield)

May 14, 2026 55m

368: Before You Merge: Five Factors Every Nonprofit Leader Must Weigh (Staci Barfield)Episode SummaryFor too many nonprofit leaders, the word “merger” lands like a verdict, a sign something has gone…

367: Activate Good - Leading with Fearlessness and Purpose (Marjorie Maas)

May 07, 2026 45m

367: Activate Good - Leading with Fearlessness and Purpose (Marjorie Maas)Episode SummaryNonprofit leaders carry the weight of the next grant, the next major gift, the next board meeting - and that…

366: Stop Writing for Your Organization. Write for Your Donor. (Tom Ahern)

Apr 30, 2026 51m

366: Stop Writing for Your Organization. Write for Your Donor. (Tom Ahern)Episode SummaryMost nonprofit communications are, in Tom Ahern’s blunt assessment, built to fail. Not because the work isn’t…

365: The Long Game: Building a Fundraising Career That Lasts (Jim Broschart)

Apr 23, 2026 46m

365: The Long Game: Building a Fundraising Career That Lasts (Jim Broschart)Episode SummaryWhat does it take to build a fundraising career that spans decades, and still choose a challenge over…

364: What Will Your Donor Remember? (Norman Gildin)

Apr 16, 2026 38m

Episode 364: What Will Your Donor Remember? (Norman Gildin)Episode SummaryFundraiser burnout is real — and with average tenure in the profession hovering between two and four years, the sector is…

363: Your Mission Is Clear. Is Your Story? (Brandy Walker)

Apr 09, 2026 42m

Episode 363: Your Mission Is Clear. Is Your Story? (Brandy Walker)Episode SummaryMost nonprofit leaders are skilled at communicating their mission, but far fewer know how to tell their own story, and…

362: It’s Never Just the Money: What Donor Psychology Means for Nonprofit Leaders (Marcia Dawood)

Apr 02, 2026 45m

362: It’s Never Just the Money: What Donor Psychology Means for Nonprofit Leaders (Marcia Dawood)Episode SummaryMost nonprofit leaders approach fundraising as a logical transaction — make the case,…

361: 5 Reasons Your Professional Development Isn't Working (Megan Joseph)

Mar 26, 2026 42m

361: 5 Reasons Your Professional Development Isn't Working (Megan Joseph)Episode SummaryMost nonprofit leaders are spending on professional development - and still not seeing results. The workshops…

360: The ABCs of Grassroots to Grasstops Community Impact (Tchernavia Montgomery)

Mar 19, 2026 47m

360: The ABCs of Grassroots to Grasstops Community Impact (Tchernavia Montgomery)Episode SummaryMost nonprofit leaders understand that community impact requires both frontline relationships and…

359: Why Your Board Is Checked Out (and What Actually Re-Engages Them) (Katie Spencer)

Mar 12, 2026 45m

359: Why Your Board Is Checked Out (and What Actually Re-Engages Them) (Katie Spencer)SUMMARYWhen nonprofit leaders say their board is disengaged, Katie Spencer argues the real issue is usually…

358: What Nonprofit Leaders Need Now: Guidance from Four Sector Experts

Mar 05, 2026 1h 4m

358: What Nonprofit Leaders Need Now: Guidance from Four Sector ExpertsSUMMARYFor this special multi-state panel, we convened four statewide nonprofit leaders: Ivan Canada, Mariane Asad Doyle, Karen…

357: Rethinking How Organizations Are Built to Change Lives (Logan Herring)

Feb 26, 2026 49m

357: Rethinking How Organizations Are Built to Change Lives (Logan Herring)Episode SummaryFive years after his first appearance on Episode #128, Logan Herring returns with a dramatically expanded…

356: AI Without Overwhelm: 4 Insights Nonprofit Leaders Can Use Now (Mary Gallivan)

Feb 19, 2026 41m

356: AI Without Overwhelm: 4 Insights Nonprofit Leaders Can Use Now (Mary Gallivan)Episode SummaryAI is already reshaping how nonprofit teams work, and leaders who avoid it risk falling behind. In…

355: Thinking Differently to Solve Nonprofit Problems (Sarah Tucker)

Feb 12, 2026 47m

355: Thinking Differently to Solve Nonprofit Problems (Sarah Tucker)EPISODE SUMMARY:Nonprofit leaders are often expected to solve complex problems with limited resources, increasing pressure, and…

354: A Lifelong Learning Framework for Nonprofit Leaders (Kelsey Picken)

Feb 05, 2026 45m

354: A Lifelong Learning Framework for Nonprofit Leaders (Kelsey Picken)SUMMARYNonprofit leaders are surrounded by professional development options - degrees, certifications, conferences, and…

353: Resilience Isn’t Optional: Tools Every Nonprofit Leader Needs Now (Russell Harvey)

Jan 29, 2026 42m

Episode 353: Resilience Isn’t Optional: Tools Every Nonprofit Leader Needs Now (Russell Harvey)SUMMARYNonprofit leaders are operating in a world where change is constant - and the pressure to react…

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