Episodes

310: Why is Now the Time for Future Thinking? (Trista Harris) 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. How can nonprofit leaders break free from the exhausting cycle of putting our fires to create a clear, future-focused strategy that drives long-term impact? In episode 310 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, philanth...

309: Are You Really Onboarding for Long-Term Success? (Tiffany Slater) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Struggling to retain great talent? In episode 306 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, HR expert Tiffany Slater shares practical strategies to transform your onboarding process into a tool for retention and team su...

308: 3 Keys to Building a Dynamic Nonprofit Team (Chris Jenkins) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. What makes or breaks a nonprofit team? In episode #308 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Chris Jenkins shares how he has built a thriving organization by prioritizing trust, mission alignment, and strategic leadership. Disc...

307: How to Overcome 5 Nonprofit Communication Challenges (David Chatham) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you pouring your heart into your nonprofit’s mission, yet struggling to get donors, partners, and the community to truly understand and support your work? In episode 307 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, commun...

306: Building Resilient Nonprofits Through Interim Leadership (David Harris) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check out their Interim Management Institute. Leadership transitions can be a pivotal moment for any nonprofit, yet many organizations rush to fill the gap without assessing their true needs. In episode #306 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore the critical role of interim executive leadership with David H...

305: 5 Steps for Balancing Leadership with Personal Wellness (Latoya Robinson) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you constantly giving everything to your mission but feeling like there’s nothing left for yourself? In episode 305 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Latoya Robinson shares why prioritizing wellness is ess...

304: Balancing the Head and the Heart as a Nonprofit Leader (Eric Newman) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. How do you sustain the passion that fuels your nonprofit mission while ensuring long-term financial and operational success? In episode 304 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, you’ll hear from Eric Newman, a no...

303: Advocacy That Matters: Taking Your Nonprofit to the Next Level (Sam Daley-Harris) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you leveraging advocacy to amplify your nonprofit’s impact? In episode 303 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Sam Daley-Harris, author of Reclaiming Our Democracy, shares transformative insights on ...

302: Nonprofit Success Through Donor Relationships (Melissa Le Roy) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you ready to take your nonprofit’s fundraising to the next level? This episode dives deep into the art of relationship-driven fundraising and the strategies that sustain long-term nonprofit success. In episode #302...

301: Unlocking the Power of Sustainable Giving (Dave Raley) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates, your go-to resource for career opportunities OR for help finding an interim executive or your nonprofit’s next leader. Are you struggling to build a reliable, sustainable revenue stream while keeping donors engaged in your mission? The grind is real. In episode #301 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Dave Raley dives into the essen...

300: 30 Takeaways from 300 Episodes SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates, your go-to resource for career opportunities OR for help finding an interim executive or your nonprofit’s next leader. In this special milestone episode of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, host Patton McDowell highlights key moments, lessons learned, and pivotal conversations from the podcast’s first 300 episodes. 15 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS First ...

299: No Ego Allowed: Leading with Humility (Lisa Steven) SUMMARY Our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates bring this episode to you. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you letting ego impede building a stronger, more effective nonprofit team? Leadership in the nonprofit sector often demands humility, yet the pressure to appear confident and in control can lead to isolation, burnout, and missed oppo...

298: Do You See Your Nonprofit as a Corporation? (Laura Bonnell) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you running your nonprofit like a passion project – or a thriving corporation? Maybe you’re struggling to balance mission-driven work with the organizational discipline needed for sustainable growth. In episode #298 o...

297: Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit in 2025 (Bert Armstrong & Shannon Williams) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you ready to navigate the opportunities of 2025, or are you feeling the pressure of stretched resources, leadership turnover and a disengaged board of directors? In episode #297 of Your Path to Nonprofit...

296: PMA’s Holiday Gift Basket for Nonprofit Leaders (Patton McDowell) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. As the year ends, nonprofit leaders are reflecting on 2024 while gearing up for a successful 2025. In episode 296 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, host Patton McDowell delivers PMA’s “holiday gift basket” of ac...

295: Unlocking Marketing Mastery for Nonprofits (Kirsten Suto Seckler) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity, help finding an interim executive, or to find your next leader. Are you struggling to align your nonprofit’s marketing efforts with fundraising goals while staying true to your mission? Marketing can feel daunting, but mastering it is crucial to driving impact and building de...

294: Starting from Scratch: What it Takes to Build a Successful Nonprofit (Courtney Johnson) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. What does it really take to build a nonprofit from scratch, especially when you’re balancing limited resources, overwhelming demands, and the challenge of staying resilient as a leader? In epis...

293: Unlocking Crypto Donations and Millennial Giving (Pat Duffy) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you missing out on donations from the next generation of donors simply because your nonprofit isn’t equipped to accept cryptocurrency or appeal to tech-savvy millennials? In episode 293 of Your Path to Nonprofit Lead...

292: 5 Keys to Building Your 2025 Leadership Plan (Patton McDowell) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. This Thanksgiving season, take a moment to pause and invest in your future. As the year draws to a close, there’s no better time to craft your personal strategic plan for 2025. In episode 292 of Your Path to Nonprofit ...

291: Nonprofit Volunteer: Ready for Leadership? (Arcelia Miller) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you ready to turn a passionate volunteer into your next nonprofit leader, or are you overlooking the hidden talent within your organization? In episode 291 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Arcelia Miller, Executive Dir...

290: What Can You Do to Grow Donor Loyalty? (Alyce Lee Stansbury) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you tired of constantly chasing new donors while struggling to keep the ones you have? I In episode 290 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Alyce Lee Stansbury, CFRE delves into the art and strategy of building lasting d...

289: Is it Time to Go? Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Succession Plan (Mike Melara) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help to find an interim executive or your next leader. Succession planning is often an overlooked priority for nonprofit leaders, but its importance can't be overstated. In episode 289 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore the critical difference bet...

288: How Can Nonprofits Use For-Profit Ventures to Drive Growth? (Brett Jenks) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you struggling to find sustainable funding for your nonprofit and wondering if for-profit ventures could be the solution? In episode 288 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Brett Jenks shares an innova...

287: Leading with Impact: Strategies for Effective Fundraising that Scales (Ruthe Farmer) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire. Check them out for your next career opportunity, help finding an interim executive, or to find your next leader. How can nonprofit leaders better scale social change and build lasting funder relationships? In episode 287 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore how Ruthe Farmer and the Last Mile Education Fund have rev...