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Sept. 17, 2025

334: The Three Levels of Nonprofit Leadership (Chris Wong)

334: The Three Levels of Nonprofit Leadership (Chris Wong) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. How do you build a high-performance culture when emerging leaders crave autonomy, mid-career managers seek influence, and senior executives must crush silos? In episode #334 of Your Path to N...
Sept. 10, 2025

333: 5 Levels to Sustainability (Dan Johnson)

333: 5 Levels to Sustainability (Dan Johnson) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. Why do so many passionate nonprofit leaders struggle to keep their organizations alive? In episode #333 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Dan Johnson shares the hard lessons he’s learned from launchin...
Sept. 3, 2025

332: Endowment Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Must Know (John Griffith)

332: Endowment Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Must Know (John Griffith) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. Are you so focused on meeting this year’s budget that you’re neglecting the long-term financial stability your nonprofit needs to survive and thrive? In episode #332 of Your Path to...
Aug. 27, 2025

331: 3 Keys to Great Nonprofit Leadership (Dianne Chipps Bailey)

331: 3 Keys to Great Nonprofit Leadership (Dianne Chipps Bailey) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. What does it take to lead with purpose and longevity in today’s nonprofit sector? In episode 331 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Dianne Chipps Bailey shares three essential practi...
Aug. 20, 2025

330: How to Partner with Family Foundations (Tom Kelly)

330: How to Partner with Family Foundations (Tom Kelly) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. What if the key to growing your nonprofit’s sustainability and reach was hiding in plain sight? In episode 330 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Kelly shares how family foundations, ...
Aug. 13, 2025

329: Leading with Transformation (Ora Grodsky)

329: Leading with Transformation (Ora Grodsky) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. Why do so many nonprofit leaders feel stuck, even when the problem is clear? In episode #329 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore the deeper mindset shifts and systemic insights necessary for meaningful change with Ora Grodsk...
Aug. 6, 2025

328: From Proposals to Partnerships: What Funders Really Want (Whitney Feld)

328: From Proposals to Partnerships: What Funders Really Want (Whitney Feld) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. What if the best way to secure funding is to stop writing proposals and start building relationships? In episode #328 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, foundation president Whitney Feld offers a fr...
July 30, 2025

327: Banking on Impact: How TowneBank Champions Nonprofit Success (Alice Joyce & Carol Holland)

327: Banking on Impact: How TowneBank Champions Nonprofit Success (Alice Joyce & Carol Holland) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for their commitment to nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. What makes a community bank an essential ally for nonprofit leaders? In episode 327 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Alice Joyce and Carol Holland explore how genuine relationships, personal service, and community involvement disti...
July 23, 2025

326: 5 Essential Topics Every Nonprofit Leader Should Know (David Rhode)

326: 5 Essential Topics Every Nonprofit Leader Should Know (David Rhode) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. Are you leading with passion but still struggling to build a sustainable nonprofit? In episode 326 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, David Rhode dives into five critical are...
July 16, 2025

325: The Strategic Leap: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Scale with Intention (Shilpa Alva)

325: The Strategic Leap: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Scale with Intention (Shilpa Alva) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. What does it really take to scale a nonprofit while staying true to your mission and avoiding burnout? In episode 325 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Shilpa A...
July 9, 2025

324: Building the Foundation for Nonprofit Success (Patricia Glass)

324: Building the Foundation for Nonprofit Success (Patricia Glass) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Whether you’re looking for your next leadership opportunity, or your organization needs an interim or permanent leader, they can help. Learn more at armstrongmcguire.com. Are you building your nonprofit on passion alone, only to find yourself overwhelmed, under-resourced, and unsure how to move forward? In episode #324 of Your Path ...
July 2, 2025

323: Unlock the Unrestricted Gifts You Deserve (Sherry Quam Taylor)

323: Unlock the Unrestricted Gifts You Deserve (Sherry Quam Taylor) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. If your organization is stuck chasing small, restricted gifts through events, sponsorships, or appeals, it’s time for a mindset shift. In episode #323 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leade...
June 25, 2025

322: How Can You Make Your Nonprofit’s Message Stick? (Salvatore Manzi)

322: How Can You Make Your Nonprofit’s Message Stick? (Salvatore Manzi) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Why do even the most passionate nonprofit leaders struggle to cut through the noise and communicate a message that truly inspires action, and what can they do to make it stick? In episode 322 of Your Path...
June 18, 2025

321: How to be an Adaptive Leader in Turbulent Times (Theo Ellington & Genevieve Leighton-Armah)

321: How to be an Adaptive Leader in Turbulent Times (Theo Ellington & Genevieve Leighton-Armah) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. What does it take to lead with purpose when resources are stretched, burnout is high, and the future feels uncertain? In episode #321 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Genevieve Leighton-Armah and Th...
June 11, 2025

320: From Paper to Progress: 4 Steps to Actionable Strategy (Rebecca White)

320: From Paper to Progress: 4 Steps to Actionable Strategy (Rebecca White) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Why do so many strategic plans gather dust instead of driving impact? In episode #320 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit strategist Rebecca White unpacks why well-intentioned plans often ...
June 4, 2025

319: Become Fireproof: Negotiate Your Salary, Severance & Sanity (Sean Kosofsky)

319: Become Fireproof: Negotiate Your Salary, Severance & Sanity (Sean Kosofsky) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Are you protecting yourself as well as your nonprofit’s mission? In episode #319 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit leader and consultant Sean Kosofsky breaks down the critical, ...
May 28, 2025

318: AI for Nonprofit Leaders – Beyond the Hype (Andrew Gossen & Stamie Despo)

318: AI for Nonprofit Leaders – Beyond the Hype (Andrew Gossen & Stamie Despo) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. How can nonprofit leaders cut through the noise and start using AI to strengthen relationships, increase efficiency, and stay mission-driven? AI is reshaping how nonprofits engage donors, manage data, and build relationships. In episode #318 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofi...
May 21, 2025

317: Crisis-Proof Your Leadership (Mary Kelly)

317: Crisis-Proof Your Leadership (Mary Kelly) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Why do so many nonprofit leaders feel unprepared when crisis strikes and what can they do today to ensure they’re ready to lead with confidence when it inevitably does? In episode 317 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Mary Kelly offers a masterclass in ...
May 14, 2025

316: Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit That Pays the Bills (Maggie Kane)

316: Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit That Pays the Bills (Maggie Kane) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. How do you stay true to your mission while keeping the lights on? In episode 316 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we dive into that question and others with Maggie Kane, who shares the story behin...
May 7, 2025

315: Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World (Nick Grono)

315: Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World (Nick Grono) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Let’s flip the usual script! Rather than learning from business practices, what if the business world learned from you? In episode #315 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Nick Grono shares powerful in...
April 30, 2025

314: It’s Time to Rethink How Your Nonprofit Does Marketing (Lou Kotsinis)

314: It’s Time to Rethink How Your Nonprofit Does Marketing (Lou Kotsinis) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Many nonprofits treat marketing as a luxury or an afterthought, but doing so limits their impact. In episode #314 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, digital strategist Lou Kotsinis challenges nonpro...
April 23, 2025

313: What They Don’t Tell You About Being a Nonprofit Leader (Kevin Dean)

313: What They Don’t Tell You About Being a Nonprofit Leader (Kevin Dean) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. What happens when your first day as an executive director ends in tears - and your second day requires laying off most of the staff? In episode #313 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Kevin Dean shares t...
April 16, 2025

312: Moving Your Organization from Toxic Stress to Radical Resilience (Brett Loftis)

312: Moving Your Organization from Toxic Stress to Radical Resilience (Brett Loftis) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Why are so many nonprofit leaders exhausted, irritable, or dealing with chronic health issues—and not realizing the deeper cause? In episode 312 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Brett Lo...
April 9, 2025

311: Leading with Systems: The Secret to Mission-Driven, High-Performing Nonprofits (Kevin Wilkins)

311: Leading with Systems: The Secret to Mission-Driven, High-Performing Nonprofits (Kevin Wilkins) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Are you so focused on keeping your nonprofit running that you don’t have time to step back and fix the systems holding you back? In episode 311 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership...