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April 17, 2024

258: Creating an Emotional Connection with Your Nonprofit Donors (Hal…

258: Creating an Emotional Connection with Your Nonprofit Donors (Haley Cooper) SUMMARY Are you tired of traditional fundraising approaches failing to inspire your donors? In episode 258 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we delve into a revolutionary approach to nonprofit leadership with Haley …

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April 10, 2024

257: The Secret to Effective Board/CEO Partnerships (Jonathan Schick)

257: The Secret to Effective Board/CEO Partnerships (Jonathan Schick) SUMMARY Are you a nonprofit leader grappling with the intricacies of the board/CEO relationship? In episode 257 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Jonathan Schick, author of The Nonprofit Secret: Six Principles of Successful B…

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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 13, 2024

253: Building Capacity as a Nonprofit Leader (Witnie Martinez)

253: Building Capacity as a Nonprofit Leader (Witnie Martinez) SUMMARY Are you ready to take your nonprofit organization to the next level of impact and sustainability? In episode 253 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Witnie Martinez, founder of Absolute Impact Consulting, explores the critical…

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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. 21, 2024

250: Scaling Altruism as a Nonprofit Leader (Donald Summers)

250: Scaling Altruism as a Nonprofit Leader (Donald Summers) SUMMARY As a nonprofit leader, do you ever feel overwhelmed by the complexities of scaling your organization's impact? In episode #250 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore practical strategies for scaling altruism in the nonpr…

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Feb. 14, 2024

249: Maximizing Video to Tell Your Nonprofit Story (Diane Strand)

249: Maximizing Video to Tell Your Nonprofit Story (Diane Strand) SUMMARY Ever wondered how harnessing the power of video storytelling could revolutionize your nonprofit's outreach efforts? In episode #249 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Diane Strand, a seasoned entrepreneur and nonprofit fou…

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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. 24, 2024

246: How Do You Address the Capacity Dilemma as a Nonprofit Leader? (…

246: How Do You Address the Capacity Dilemma as a Nonprofit Leader? (Teri Beckman) SUMMARY Is your organization operating below its capacity while your team feels like they are overloaded? This is the crux of the capacity dilemma, and in episode #246 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Teri Beckm…

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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. 27, 2023

242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell)

242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell) SUMMARY In this solo episode #242, Patton McDowell discusses the process of designing a structured personal strategy retreat. The episode highlights why it's critical for nonprofit leaders to invest time in their own strategic plannin…

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Dec. 20, 2023

241: The Power of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (Marie Palacios)

241: The Power of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (Marie Palacios) SUMMARY Did you know that a well-crafted strategic plan is statistically proven to double an organization’s chance of long-term success? In episode #241 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, strategic planning expert Marie Palacio…

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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. 29, 2023

238: Is It Time to Redesign Your Nonprofit’s Website? (David Pisarek)

238: Is It Time to Redesign Your Nonprofit’s Website? (David Pisarek) SUMMARY Is your website as effective as it needs to be for your nonprofit? In episode #238 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, digital marketing expert David Pisarek shares how you can dramatically improve your website and digi…

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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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