Episodes

009: Do You Have A Nonprofit Talent Management Strategy? (Karen Geiger) SUMMARY What is talent management, and why is it important? Dr. Karen Geiger has worked with dozens of organizations and has seen what makes successful ones work, and what individual leaders can do to advance their career and the organizations they lead. Karen is a teacher and trainer at heart and combines personal experiences as well as those she’s had within the corporate, education and nonprofit sectors to offer wise coun...

008: Leadership Lessons & Telling Your Nonprofit Story (Don Jonas) SUMMARY Don Jonas knows that the key to effectiveness in the nonprofit realm is being able to explain the good work you are doing. He has always been a student of nonprofit leadership, and we had a great conversation about communication strategies, mindfulness/wellness techniques, and leadership lessons he’s learned during his career. We discussed the factors that influenced his career path and the lateral entry into the nonprofi...

007: Know Your Numbers: Maximizing Data for Nonprofit Success (Shannon Hinson) SUMMARY While emotion plays a part in telling a compelling story about your nonprofit, Shannon Hinson reminds us that knowing your numbers is both a powerful tool to focus your time and energy as well as the best way to assure much greater fundraising success. Shannon and I had a great conversation about many lessons she’s learned after joining the nonprofit sector as a “lateral entry”, and what she believes are the k...

006: Navigating Your Nonprofit Career & Creating Positive Workplace Culture (Michelle Hamilton) SUMMARY Michelle and I had a great discussion on all three phases of a nonprofit career: getting started and navigating your first nonprofit job; advancing into leadership as you move through your mid-career; and maximizing leadership opportunities once you achieve them. Michelle also shares great resources and tips to stay organized amidst a busy nonprofit lifestyle and how to develop a positive wor...

005: New to Nonprofit? 5 Ways to Hit the Ground Running (Mike Blackwelder) SUMMARY One of the challenges of starting a job in the nonprofit sector is the volume of information, skills and experiences you’re trying to learn and manage, often without adequate on-boarding support from your organization. If that challenge is one you’re facing, or you want to do a better job helping develop your staff talent, this episode is for you. Mike and I explore five ways you can accelerate your journey on th...

003: Maximizing the Talent of Women in the Nonprofit Sector (Penny Hawkins) SUMMARY While nearly 75% of nonprofit professionals are women, less than half of the CEO’s in the sector are female, and those in leadership are making 30% less than their male counterparts. Penny and I had a great conversation about these and other important topics facing women in the nonprofit community, and topics that are equally important for their male colleagues. She also shares great advice and resources for wom...

#004: First Stop on the Nonprofit Path: Sharpen Your Vision (Patton McDowell) Summary Dr. Patton McDowell brings the best in professional development and productivity to Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, helping you find the perfect nonprofit job and guiding you along the path to leadership in the charitable 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 2...

#002: The Story Behind the Podcast (Patton McDowell) Summary Dr. Patton McDowell brings the best in professional development and productivity to Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, helping you find the perfect nonprofit job and guiding you along the path to leadership in the charitable 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 220 nonprofits and their ...

#001 Trailer Summary Dr. Patton McDowell brings the best in professional development and productivity to Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, helping you find the perfect nonprofit job and guiding you along the path to leadership in the charitable 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 220 nonprofits and their staff and board leaders. You’ll learn how...