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Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Patton McDowell
Nonprofit Leadership
Fundraising
Nonprofit Sector
Fundraising Strategies
Nonprofit Management
Strategic Planning
Professional Development
Board Engagement
Donor Engagement
Philanthropy
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Collaboration
Community Engagement
Mergers
Succession Planning
Leadership Development
Higher Education
Old North Illuminated
Mentorship

Ranked #1 on FeedSpot's Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy podcast lists, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership is the go-to resource for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Dr. Patton McDowell and powered by Armstrong McGuire, the show delivers practical wisdom from the sector's most experienced executives, fundraisers, board leaders, and consultants — every Thursday.Patton brings 30... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 376: Who Should Be Part of Your Strategic Planning Process? (Renee Rubin Ross)

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Too many strategic plans end up gathering dust on a shelf, or worse, frustrating the very people who were left out of building them. In this epis... more

375: Outrageous Kindness: A Framework for Unlocking Philanthropic Potential (Kristina Joy Carlson)

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When disruption hits, many nonprofit leaders go quiet and wait for conditions to settle before they act, and that pause quietly signa... more

Episode 374: A Roadmap to Nonprofit Excellence: What Most Leaders Miss (Lauren Deiorio)

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Most nonprofit leaders don’t fail because of mission. They get stuck running one part of the operation well while neglecting the rest, often bec... more

#373: Turning Leadership Transitions into Organizational Breakthroughs (Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE)

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Most nonprofits treat leadership change as an emergency to survive rather than a future to plan for — and the cost of that blind spot i... more

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Lauren Deiorio
President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Ocala, Marion County
Community Foundation for Ocala, Marion County
Episode: 374: A Roadmap to Nonprofit Excellence: What Most Leaders Miss (Lauren Deiorio)
Jeffrey Wilcox
CEO of the Third Sector Company; founder of the Interim Executives Academy
Third Sector Company; Interim Executives Academy
Episode: 373: Turning Leadership Transitions into Organizational Breakthroughs (Jeffrey R. Wilcox)
Marcia Beckner
Founder and CEO of Culture CARES Global
Culture CARES Global
Episode: 372: The Culture Work No One Warns You About in a Nonprofit Merger (Marcia Beckner)
Jacob Adams
Founder and executive director of Inner Spark Learning Lab
Inner Spark Learning Lab
Episode: 371: Stop Scaling, Start Listening: Building Nonprofits That Actually Work (jacob adams)
Dave Raley
Founder and CEO of The Center for Sustainable Giving
Center for Sustainable Giving
Episode: 370: How to Stop Losing Half of Your Recurring Donors (Dave Raley)
Ryan Dewey Smith
Founder and CEO of Imperium
Imperium
Episode: 369: No Money, No Mission: Rethinking How Nonprofits Are Built to Survive (Ryan Dewey Smith)
Staci Barfield
Senior Director of Consulting Excellence at Armstrong McGuire
Armstrong McGuire
Episode: 368: Before You Merge: Five Factors Every Nonprofit Leader Must Weigh (Staci Barfield)
Marjorie Maas
CEO of Share Good
Share Good
Episode: 367: Activate Good - Leading with Fearlessness and Purpose (Marjorie Maas)
Tom Ahern
Founder of Ahern Communications
Ahern Communications
Episode: 366: Stop Writing for Your Organization. Write for Your Donor. (Tom Ahern)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Wrings the best from each guest

    Patton is special. Drill, baby, drill: a truly gifted interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thattomahern
    United States11 days ago
  • great!!

    Really enjoyed listening to this episode of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and hearing Brandy Walker explain why personal storytelling is so essential for nonprofit leaders. The discussion about building trust and connection through authentic communication was both insightful and immediately actionable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Burruss
    United States2 months ago
  • Great host

    I was a guest on Pattons podcast, and he was super generous, kind, and eager for the best conversation and insights that can help his community. I recommend this podcast to all nonprofit leaders looking to level up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marcia8811
    United States2 months ago
  • Great stuff!

    There are lots of good podcasts out there, but I consider what Patton and his team do to be one of the best out there. Easy to listen to, relatable, timely, and not over-the-top content that makes us all a little (or a lot) better at what we do for a living. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andre1125
    United States3 months ago
  • Invaluable for Nonprofit Leaders

    If you work in or around the nonprofit sector, this podcast belongs in your rotation. Patton McDowell is a genuinely skilled interviewer, and with over 350 episodes covering everything from board governance to fundraising to AI adoption, there's something here for every stage of a nonprofit leadership journey. I was honored to be a guest myself. Being on the other side of the mic only deepened my respect for how much care goes into this show. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Gallivan
    United States3 months ago

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Guests come from diverse nonprofit backgrounds, offering practical, real-world strategies.
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372: The Culture Work No One Warns You About in a Nonprofit Merger (Marcia Beckner)
Q: What are the fault lines in culture that boards underestimate during mergers?
Fault lines center on psychological safety, open communication, trust, and the alignment of values; the CARES framework helps diagnose and address these areas before integration.
372: The Culture Work No One Warns You About in a Nonprofit Merger (Marcia Beckner)
Q: But how do you know when a merger might be the right move?
The core answer is to evaluate strategic alignment and look for complementary strengths that can create a bigger impact, rather than assuming a merger is the default option.
370: How to Stop Losing Half of Your Recurring Donors (Dave Raley)
Q: Explain the firm engage appeal model and how listeners can apply it?
Affirm donors for who they are, engage them with meaningful involvement in the mission, and then appeal for additional gifts when appropriate, using a structured, ongoing relationship rather than one-time asks.
370: How to Stop Losing Half of Your Recurring Donors (Dave Raley)
Q: What do you mean by sustainable giving?
Sustainable giving refers to recurring donations (monthly, quarterly, or yearly) that provide predictable, ongoing funding for an organization, built on the idea that giving can resemble a subscription model.
368: Before You Merge: Five Factors Every Nonprofit Leader Must Weigh (Staci Barfield)
Q: What is the first factor to evaluate when considering a merger?
Mission alignment and strategic rationale—whether both organizations are working toward the same goals and serving similar clients, and why merging helps advance that shared mission.

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The show delivers practical leadership, fundraising, governance, and strategy guidance for nonprofit professionals, featuring veteran fundraisers, executive directors, board leaders, and consultants. Episodes frequently tackle donor relations, storytelling, board engagement, capacity building, and sustainable funding, often weaving in actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and ethical leadership. A standout is the focus on transforming organizational culture and governance through disciplined, donor-centric strategies, with guests who bring decades of sector experience and concrete takeaways that listeners can implement immediately.

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Recent guests on Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership include:

1. Lauren Deiorio
2. Jeffrey Wilcox
3. Marcia Beckner
4. Jacob Adams
5. Dave Raley
6. Ryan Dewey Smith
7. Staci Barfield
8. Marjorie Maas

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