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Aug. 14, 2024

276: Transform Your Leadership in the Next 90 Days (Andrew Olsen)

276: Transform Your Leadership in the Next 90 Days (Andrew Olsen) SUMMARY Are you struggling with leadership challenges in your nonprofit organization? In episode 276 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we dive into another insightful conversation with Andrew Olsen, a seasoned expert in nonprofit…

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Aug. 7, 2024

274: Leading Through Adversity (Bruce Ham)

274: Leading Through Adversity (Bruce Ham) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders effectively balance daily challenges, organizational culture and strategic growth while staying true to their mission? In episode 274 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Bruce Ham brings nearly 40 years of experience and…

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July 17, 2024

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

271: Rethinking Time Management for Nonprofit Leaders (Hunter Corn) SUMMARY How 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 dee…

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July 3, 2024

269: Empowering Women in Nonprofit Leadership (Jenny Mitchell)

269: Empowering Women in Nonprofit Leadership (Jenny Mitchell) SUMMARY How 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 o…

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June 19, 2024

267: Recapture Time with Simplification, Strategic Focus, and Systems…

267: Recapture Time with Simplification, Strategic Focus, and Systems (Alexia Maas) SUMMARY How 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 sha…

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April 24, 2024

259: How Do You Know if Nonprofit Leadership is for You? (Alyssia Pal…

259: How Do You Know if Nonprofit Leadership is for You? (Alyssia Palacios-Woods) SUMMARY Are you a nonprofit leader looking to enhance your strategic networking and professional development skills? In episode 259 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Alyssia Palacios-Wood, CEO of Capital Idea in A…

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April 3, 2024

256: Managing Conflict as a Nonprofit Leader (Carol Bowser)

256: Managing Conflict as a Nonprofit Leader (Carol Bowser) SUMMARY Are unresolved conflicts within your nonprofit causing chronic pain in your organization? In episode 256 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore the intricate world of conflict resolution with Carol Bowser, the Founder of …

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March 27, 2024

255: Nurturing Dynamic & High-Performing Teams (Angela Grimes)

255: Nurturing Dynamic & High-Performing Teams (Angela Grimes) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, what strategies do you need to elevate your team? In episode 255 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, you’ll gain valuable insights from Angela Grimes, the CEO of Born Free USA, to help revolutionize …

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March 20, 2024

254: Building and Sustaining a Successful International Nonprofit (Le…

254: Building and Sustaining a Successful International Nonprofit (Leif Cocks) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders effectively cultivate a culture of selflessness and meaningful collaboration within their organizations, while also navigating the challenges of global expansion and sustaining impactful…

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March 6, 2024

252: The Five Frameworks for Leadership Excellence (Brian Quail)

252: The Five Frameworks for Leadership Excellence (Brian Quail) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders navigate the complexities of transition, engage stakeholders effectively, and drive mission-driven change? In episode #252 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we delve into these critical questions …

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Feb. 28, 2024

251: Three Keys to Scaling a Global Nonprofit (Kate Grant)

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. …

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Feb. 7, 2024

248: Building Social Capital as a Nonprofit Leader (Froswa’ Booker-Dr…

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-bui…

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Feb. 1, 2024

247: The 10 Commandments of Working with a Nonprofit Board (Erik Hanb…

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 comple…

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Jan. 17, 2024

245: 4 Ways to Become Mentally Shredded as a Nonprofit Leader (Chris …

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 W…

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Jan. 10, 2024

244: Mission, Vision & Talent: A CEO’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership …

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, C…

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Jan. 3, 2024

243: How Can You Better Maximize the Potential of Your Volunteers? (K…

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’…

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Dec. 13, 2023

240: How Can We Build the Nonprofit Leadership Pipeline? (Carmita Sem…

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 …

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Dec. 6, 2023

239: Nonprofit Leadership: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started (E…

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 leader Elizabeth Cushing shares some of her biggest surprises along the journey, lessons she learned while leading l…

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Nov. 22, 2023

237: Nonprofit Leadership in Action: Mastermind Success Stories (Josu…

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 a...

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Nov. 15, 2023

236: The Five Hardest “Soft” Skills Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Dr.…

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 competenci…

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Nov. 8, 2023

235: When Should You Consider Nonprofit Leadership? (David Goldman)

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 episo…

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Oct. 18, 2023

232: How Do You Manage a Small Nonprofit with Limited Resources? (Mic…

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 successfu…

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Oct. 11, 2023

231: Leadership Reimagined: Letting Your Community Take the Lead (Vic…

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 me…

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Sept. 13, 2023

227: 3 Keys to Effective Nonprofit Leadership: (Christina Edwards)

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 Leade…

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