Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Patton McDowell

English Business Careers Education Non-Profit Self-Improvement

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Episodes 358

Avg. Duration 48m

Activity Highly Active

Since Nov 2019

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly

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Episodic

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100%

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About This Podcast

Looking for your next nonprofit job? Want to lead a nonprofit organization? Dr. Patton McDowell (www.pmanonprofit.com) brings the best in nonprofit career development to each episode, helping you find the perfect nonprofit opportunity and guiding you along the path to senior leadership in the philanthropic sector. Patton brings 30 years of nonprofit leadership, coaching and consulting experience, and shares best practices for individual and organizational success based on his work with over 250 nonprofit organizations and their staff and board leaders. Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership features more than 120 interviews with nonprofit leaders and philanthropy experts, as well as deep-dive solo episodes and other special editions. Hit subscribe, and accelerate your journey on a nonprofit career path that can change your life. Learn more at: https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/

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Recent Episodes

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…

352: Fundraising That Works: Measure What Matters (Greg Warner)

Jan 22, 2026 52m

352: Fundraising That Works: Measure What Matters (Greg Warner)SUMMARYFundraisers often focus on the bottom line—how much money came in—but Greg Warner argues that many nonprofit teams are still…

351: Five Finance Skills Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Stephen Newland)

Jan 15, 2026 42m

351: Five Finance Skills Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Stephen Newland)SUMMARYMany nonprofit leaders step into their roles with deep passion for mission, but far less confidence when it comes to…

350: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know About Mergers (André Anthony)

Jan 08, 2026 59m

350: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know About Mergers (André Anthony)SUMMARYThis milestone episode is brought to you by the newly merged Armstrong McGuire + PMA Nonprofit Leadership, joining…

349: What Funders Want Nonprofit Leaders to Know (Sarah Mann Willcox)

Jan 01, 2026 51m

349: What Funders Want Nonprofit Leaders to Know (Sarah Mann Willcox)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support can be a powerful partner for your organization. Learn…

348: Holiday Rewind: 4 Ways to Advance Your Nonprofit Leadership

Dec 25, 2025 41m

348: Holiday Rewind: 4 Ways to Advance Your Nonprofit LeadershipWhat are you doing - intentionally - to move closer to your nonprofit leadership goals?In this Holiday Rewind of solo episode #159,…

347: Protecting Your Nonprofit from Fraud (Amy Seintourens)

Dec 18, 2025 34m

347: Protecting Your Nonprofit from Fraud (Amy Seintourens) SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support can be a powerful partner for your organization, offering…

346: Understanding the Science of Generosity (Cherian Koshy)

Dec 11, 2025 48m

346: Understanding the Science of Generosity (Cherian Koshy)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support can be a powerful partner for your organization, offering…

345: The Trust Factor: How to Strengthen Your Strategic Leadership

Dec 04, 2025 47m

345: The Trust Factor: How to Strengthen Your Strategic LeadershipSUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by TowneBank, whose ongoing support helps bring meaningful leadership conversations to…

344: Thanksgiving 2025: 7 Reasons to Be Thankful

Nov 27, 2025 21m

Thanksgiving 2025: 7 Reasons to Be ThankfulSpecial Edition Show Notes #344This Thanksgiving episode highlights seven standout guests from 2025 - along with their books - plus three bonus titles from…

343: Reclaim Your Capacity and Escape the Burnout Trap (Trasetta Washington)

Nov 20, 2025 41m

343: Reclaim Your Capacity and Escape the Burnout Trap (Trasetta Washington)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing commitment to…

342: Lessons That Shape Great Nonprofit Leaders (Garrett Cathcart)

Nov 13, 2025 40m

342: Lessons That Shape Great Nonprofit Leaders (Garrett Cathcart)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit…

341: 4 Resources Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Ivan Canada)

Nov 06, 2025 44m

341: 4 Resources Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Ivan Canada)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit…

340: You Should Be Moving at the Speed of Relationships (Will Acuff)

Oct 30, 2025 48m

340: You Should Be Moving at the Speed of Relationships (Will Acuff)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit…

339: Retention on a Budget – 5 Smart Ways to Keep Your Best People (Rachel Platt)

Oct 23, 2025 39m

339: Retention on a Budget – 5 Smart Ways to Keep Your Best People (Rachel Platt)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path…

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