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Dec. 1, 2022

186: Why Don’t Board Members Do What They’re Supposed to Do? (Hardy S…

186: Why Don’t Board Members Do What They’re Supposed to Do? (Hardy Smith) SUMMARY Are your nonprofit board members as engaged as they should be? Do they micromanage or are they completely disengaged? In episode #186 of Your ...

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Nov. 24, 2022

185: Happy Thanksgiving: 7 Ideas For Which You'll Thank Me

What are you doing to actually move closer to your ideal leadership role in the nonprofit sector? In this solo episode #185 of The Path Podcast , I offer seven specific ideas that can help you build your personal strategic …

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Nov. 17, 2022

184: Excelling at Team Development as a Nonprofit Leader (Liz Brigham)

184: Excelling at Team Development as a Nonprofit Leader (Liz Brigham) SUMMARY Is the synergy of your team firing on all cylinders? Do you make time for an intentional pause, to first look back at what got you to where …

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Nov. 10, 2022

183: National Philanthropy Day: How Will You Celebrate? (Robert Touch…

183: National Philanthropy Day: How Will You Celebrate? (Robert Touchstone) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, how can you leverage National Philanthropy Day throughout the year? Learn why it’s celebrated across the nation and ab...

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Nov. 3, 2022

182: Breaking Down Barriers as a Nonprofit Leader (Nyeisha Dewitt)

182: Breaking Down Barriers as a Nonprofit Leader (Nyeisha Dewitt) SUMMARY How do you blend your life experiences with a passion for change and actually do something about it? Nyeisha Dewitt is eminently qualified to answer t...

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Oct. 27, 2022

181: What Are Your Donors Thinking? (Derric Bakker)

181: What Are Your Donors Thinking? (Derric Bakker) SUMMARY After record-level giving during Covid, what are your donors thinking with uncertain economic conditions ahead? In episode #181 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership...

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Oct. 20, 2022

180: How Can You Use Technology to Amplify Good? (Ray Gary)

180: How Can You Use Technology to Amplify Good? (Ray Gary) SUMMARY Today’s donors have become empowered consumers conditioned by predictive technology experiences. As a nonprofit leader, do you truly embrace the donor experi...

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Oct. 13, 2022

179: Transition Across Sectors: Are You Ready to Lead a Nonprofit? (B…

179: Transition Across Sectors: Are You Ready to Lead a Nonprofit? (Beth Reaves) SUMMARY Are you considering a career move to a mission based nonprofit and wonder how your corporate skills will transfer to the philanthropic s...

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Oct. 6, 2022

178: Building a Diverse and Talented Team at Your Nonprofit (Julie Kr…

178: Building a Diverse and Talented Team at Your Nonprofit (Julie Kratz) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, are you creating a more inclusive and diverse culture at your organization, especially at the leadership level? In episo...

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Sept. 29, 2022

177: Mastering Your Financial Acumen as a Nonprofit Leader (Kevin Bri…

Kevin Briscoe 177: Mastering Your Financial Acumen as a Nonprofit Leader (Kevin Briscoe) SUMMARY Is your organization positioned to navigate the unique strategic and financial challenges inherent in nonprofit settings? As a n...

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Sept. 22, 2022

176: Does Your Nonprofit Board Have the Skills to Thrive? (Lisa Cook)

176: Does Your Nonprofit Board Have the Skills to Thrive? (Lisa Cook) SUMMARY If leadership begins at the top, does your board ensure everyone is performing at their best at the work they pledged to do? In episode #176 of …

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Sept. 15, 2022

175: How Can Nonprofit Leaders Succeed in the Attention Economy? (Eri…

175: How Can Nonprofit Leaders Succeed in the Attention Economy? (Eric Ressler) SUMMARY With the distractions of instant access to information, are you effectively capturing the attention of the right people in a sustained, a...

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Sept. 8, 2022

174: Planting the Seeds of Change with your Nonprofit Board (Christal…

174: Planting the Seeds of Change with your Nonprofit Board (Christal Cherry & Renee Rubin Ross) SUMMARY Does your nonprofit’s leadership truly represent the diverse voice you serve? Why is it more important than ever to have...

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Sept. 1, 2022

173: Can You Manage the Finances as a Nonprofit Leader? (Alex Romero)

173: Can You Manage the Finances as a Nonprofit Leader? (Alex Romero) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, are you well versed in the management of budgets and financials for your organization? Can you forecast cash flow and establ...

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Aug. 25, 2022

172: 3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Inspire Greater Investment (Deepa Naik)

172: 3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Inspire Greater Investment (Deepa Naik) SUMMARY How do you make a successful case for funding given the increasing number of urgent needs in your community? Your donors certainly have many great...

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Aug. 18, 2022

171: How to Build Trust as a Nonprofit Leader (Teresa Mitrovic)

171: How to Build Trust as a Nonprofit Leader (Teresa Mitrovic) SUMMARY Are psychological safety and trust key elements of your leadership? How does trust change workplace culture? What is a leader’s role in trust and how do ...

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Aug. 11, 2022

170: How Can Your Nonprofit Be More Effective Seeking Grants? (Gauri …

170: How Can Your Nonprofit Be More Effective Seeking Grants? (Gauri Manglik) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, are you focused on the most important elements that help you generate more funding? In episode #170 of Your Path to ...

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Aug. 4, 2022

169: How to Assess the Philanthropic Culture of a Nonprofit Organizat…

169: How to Assess the Philanthropic Culture of a Nonprofit Organization (Armando Chardiet) SUMMARY Does your organization have a philanthropic culture? How do you know? Armando Chardiet discusses exactly that in episode #169...

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July 28, 2022

168: Will Your Nonprofit Sustain Excellence for the Next Generation? …

168: Will Your Nonprofit Sustain Excellence for the Next Generation? (Regina Moody) SUMMARY How prepared is your organization as the philanthropic sector experiences post-pandemic changes? With increased competition for fundi...

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July 21, 2022

167: Horror Stories of Fundraising: What Would You Do? (Jay Frost)

167: Horror Stories of Fundraising: What Would You Do? (Jay Frost) SUMMARY Think you're the only one to experience a fundraising horror story? Well, Jay Frost is here to assure you’re not alone and there are ways you can avoi...

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July 14, 2022

166: Transitions in Nonprofit Leadership: Are You Ready to Make a Mov…

166: Transitions in Nonprofit Leadership: Are You Ready to Make a Move? (Mazarine Treyz) SUMMARY Are you pondering your place in the philanthropic sector? The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and its effects are being ...

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July 7, 2022

165: 3 Technology Traps All Nonprofit Leaders Must Avoid (Bill Connor…

165: 3 Technology Traps All Nonprofit Leaders Must Avoid (Bill Connors) SUMMARY Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of data at your nonprofit? Are you making the most of your CRM to streamline your data in productive ways...

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June 30, 2022

164: Building an Organizational Culture of Advocacy (Eric Mitchell)

164: Building an Organizational Culture of Advocacy (Eric Mitchell) SUMMARY You likely bring a passion for change to your leadership role, but are you channeling that passion in the most effective way possible? Are you the ad...

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June 23, 2022

163: The First Step to Nonprofit Leadership: Taking Care of Yourself …

163: The First Step to Nonprofit Leadership: Taking Care of Yourself (Georgia Krueger ) SUMMARY How can you best be there for your organization, your employees, the individuals you serve and your own family if you aren’t taki...

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