272 episodes

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/

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Patton McDowell

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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/

    272: Cultivating Community and Compassion in the Digital Age (Andria Larson)

    272: Cultivating Community and Compassion in the Digital Age (Andria Larson)

    272: Cultivating Community and Compassion in the Digital Age (Andria Larson)SUMMARYHow can nonprofit leaders harness the power of technology to build meaningful relationships while driving organizational growth and maintaining a motivated volunteer base? In episode 272 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Andria Larson shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to nonprofit leadership. She discusses the unique challenges and opportunities technology brings to nonprofits, emphasizi...

    • 47 min
    271: Rethinking Time Management for Nonprofit Leaders (Hunter Corn)

    271: Rethinking Time Management for Nonprofit Leaders (Hunter Corn)

    271: Rethinking Time Management for Nonprofit Leaders (Hunter Corn)SUMMARYHow can nonprofit leaders break free from traditional time constraints and foster imaginative, value-driven leadership that drives impactful change? In episode 271 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Hunter Corn dives deep into the essence of time management and imaginative leadership within the nonprofit sector. He challenges conventional time constraints, encouraging leaders to reframe their approach by incorporatin...

    • 43 min
    270: Entrepreneurial Best Practices for Nonprofit Leadership Success (Katya Hancock)

    270: Entrepreneurial Best Practices for Nonprofit Leadership Success (Katya Hancock)

    270: Entrepreneurial Best Practices for Nonprofit Leadership Success (Katya Hancock)SUMMARYAs a nonprofit leader, how can you amplify your nonprofit’s impact through strategic funding and a clear organizational vision? In episode 270 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Katya Hancock, Executive Director of Young Futures, shares her innovative approach to strategic design and funding, and how she’s amplified impact across various themes like digital play and youth expression. By outlining an ...

    • 47 min
    269: Empowering Women in Nonprofit Leadership (Jenny Mitchell)

    269: Empowering Women in Nonprofit Leadership (Jenny Mitchell)

    269: Empowering Women in Nonprofit Leadership (Jenny Mitchell)SUMMARYHow can organizations better utilize coaching to support and retain their rising stars, rather than just addressing problem employees? In episode 269 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Jenny Mitchell delves into the nuances of nonprofit leadership, especially for women, sharing personal experiences and actionable strategies. From the challenges of transitioning from a manager to a leader to the importance of reflection an...

    • 46 min
    268: Strategic Philanthropy: Navigating Choices and Building Impact (Steven E. Mayer, Ph.D.)

    268: Strategic Philanthropy: Navigating Choices and Building Impact (Steven E. Mayer, Ph.D.)

    268: Strategic Philanthropy: Navigating Choices and Building Impact (Steven E. Mayer, Ph.D.)SUMMARYHow can shifting from a need-based approach to an asset-based mindset transform your nonprofit’s impact and fundraising success? Discover transformative strategies to elevate your nonprofit’s impact in episode 268 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership featuring Dr. Steven Mayer, the Chief Strategist for Effective Communities. Drawing from his extensive experience, Steve shares practical advice fr...

    • 43 min
    267: Recapture Time with Simplification, Strategic Focus, and Systems (Alexia Maas)

    267: Recapture Time with Simplification, Strategic Focus, and Systems (Alexia Maas)

    267: Recapture Time with Simplification, Strategic Focus, and Systems (Alexia Maas)SUMMARYHow can nonprofit leaders harness business strategies to enhance collaboration, strategic planning, and board dynamics for greater impact? In episode 267 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Alexia Maas shares her wealth of experience and practical advice tailored to leaders like you. She emphasizes the importance of integrating business strategies into nonprofit operations, particularly through collabo...

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
92 Ratings

92 Ratings

Sharpy616 ,

Excellent Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders!

I truly enjoy the Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast hosted by Dr. Patton McDowell. The episodes are informative and I’m always left with great takeaways. I was also honored to be featured on a podcast discussing the topic of operational effectiveness and how it can unlock greater impact for nonprofit organizations. Highly recommend!

David Blyer ,

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

I was truly honored to be invited by Dr. Patton McDowell to join his podcast. Our conversation delved deep into industry insights and innovative ideas that I believe are essential for nonprofits to hear. It was an engaging and enlightening discussion that I highly recommend!

Brian Quail ,

Impactful For Nonprofit Leaders

Dr. Patton McDowell does a wonderful job of bringing exceptional content to assist nonprofit leaders. This podcast is a great resource for nonprofit leaders and their organizations.

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