Episodes

107: How To Engage The 3 Distinct Types of Funders (Sybil Ackerman-Munson) SUMMARY Every nonprofit leader rehearses their perfect case for support in anticipation of a donor meeting. And while the ability to deliver a clear ...

106: Failure is What It’s All About (Steven Lavine) SUMMARY When Steven Lavine took the role of President at CalArts in 1988, the school - an experimental arts institution located just north of Los Angeles - was in danger of …

105: The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Demystifying Donor Advised Funds (Catherine Warfield) SUMMARY While the knowledge required for successful nonprofit leadership is extensive, one area that can be challenging - and even int...

104: The 3 Dimensions of All Nonprofit Board Challenges (Mary Hiland) SUMMARY Maximizing the talent of your board of directors is an ongoing objective for a nonprofit executive, but creating a healthy engagement with the boar...

103: Effective Nonprofit Leadership in a Virtual World (Heather Burright) SUMMARY While nonprofit leaders are welcoming a gradual return to in-person meetings and events, the virtual access required during the pandemic will r...

102: Leading A Nonprofit Through Dramatic Growth (Rob Harter) SUMMARY It seems obvious that most nonprofit leaders hope to grow their impact and increase the numbers they serve, but are they really ready for dramatic growth? ...

101: How to Energize Your Nonprofit’s Social Media (Dana Snyder) SUMMARY Do you find your nonprofit’s digital marketing strategy is simply reacting to the latest social media craze? As a nonprofit leader, you’re not alone, a...

100: Leadership Lessons from the First 100 Episodes (Patton McDowell) SUMMARY Reaching the 100-episode milestone on Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership was a wonderful journey thanks to incredible nonprofit leaders who were wil...

099: Moving Through the Pandemic: What Do We Do Now? (Michael Marsicano) SUMMARY As one of the most popular guests on Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , it seems only fitting to bring back Michael Marsicano as the podcast co...

98: Embracing Kinship as a Nonprofit Leader (Charlie Elberson, Diane Gavarkavich, Whitney Feld) SUMMARY When a prospective funder asks you how to define success for your nonprofit, how do you answer? It seems like a straightf...

97: Nonprofit Leaders: When is it Time to Leave? (Kathy Ridge) SUMMARY On your path to nonprofit leadership, you will face difficult decisions about whether it is the right time to leave your organization. This decision can b...

96: Getting a Grip on Uncertainty as a Nonprofit Leader (Gail Bower) SUMMARY Still feeling a bit paralyzed in your strategic planning given the uncertainty that surrounds us? This is a perfect time to utilize the talents of ...

95: Adapting Your Plan to Nonprofit Leadership (Bob Carter) SUMMARY Are you open to new opportunities along the path to nonprofit leadership? None of us know exactly where our journey will take us, but advice from Bob Carter...

94: Can Nonprofit Leaders Bring An Equity Lens to their Strategic Planning? (Anna Dewar Gully) SUMMARY Many nonprofit organizations are talking about equality, diversity and inclusion, but are they making genuine progress to ...

93: Leadership Lessons from The Duke Endowment (Rhett Mabry) SUMMARY It’s hard not to be impressed by an organization that has contributed over $4 billion in grants to nonprofit organizations since its inception, but that’s e...

92: The 4 Stages of Nonprofit Leadership (Ben Mohler) SUMMARY Where do you fall within the different stages of nonprofit leadership? Our guest in episode #92 of the Path Podcast offers a fascinating view of career development...

91: Bringing A Business Perspective to Nonprofit Leadership (Laryn Weaver) SUMMARY Have you contemplated whether your for-profit experience might translate into effective leadership in the charitable sector? Many nonprofit l...

90: Can Fractional Leadership Transform Your Nonprofit? (Rocky Cabagnot) SUMMARY One of the key challenges in nonprofit management is the identification, recruitment and retention of top-tier talent. This challenge is compou...

89: How to Accelerate Your Nonprofit Leadership (Men Tchaas Ari) SUMMARY How do you combine a diverse set of skills, talents and experiences to best position yourself for nonprofit leadership? In episode #89 of the Path Podca...

88: How Do You Create a Dynamic Culture as a Nonprofit Leader? (Mary Ward) SUMMARY Will you be ready for your next opportunity to be a nonprofit leader? Often the best opportunities occur when you're least expecting them, an...

87: What Questions Should Nonprofit Leaders Be Asking? (Tosha Anderson) SUMMARY Nonprofit leadership requires a wide range of skills and experiences to be successful, but no single leader can manage all of the technical aspec...

86: 3 Entrepreneurial Skills Nonprofit Leaders Must Learn (Matt Larson) SUMMARY There is much to be learned between the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, and many nonprofit leaders are elevating their organizations through cr...

85: How Can Nonprofit Leaders be More Authentic Fundraisers? (Jennifer Harris) SUMMARY Fundraising is one of the most important - but often dreaded - functions you have to contemplate as a nonprofit leader. You clearly believ...

84: 4 Keys to Building A Global Nonprofit (Elizabeth Hausler) SUMMARY Are you pondering nonprofit leadership among multiple career options? That’s exactly what Elizabeth Hausler considered before she started the global nonp...