Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership
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<p>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.<br>Patton brings 30+ years of nonprofit leadership, coaching, and consulting experience, and shares proven best practices for individual and organizational success drawn from his work with hundreds of nonprofit organizations. With 366+ episodes, a 5/5 rating on Apple Podcasts, and listeners in 130+ countries, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership is where serious nonprofit professionals come to grow. Hit subscribe and accelerate your path to nonprofit leadership. Learn more and access all episodes at www.armstrongmcguire.com/podcasts</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
373: Turning Leadership Transitions into Organizational Breakthroughs (Jeffrey R. Wilcox)
Host Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE, discusses how nonprofits can transform leadership transitions from crises into opportunities for organizational growth.
June 11, 2026
372: The Culture Work No One Warns You About in a Nonprofit Merger (Marcia Beckner)
Marcia Beckner, Founder and CEO of Culture CARES® Global, shares insights on navigating the often-unforeseen cultural challenges during nonprofit mergers, reframing them as strategic opportunities for greater impact.
June 4, 2026
371: Stop Scaling, Start Listening: Building Nonprofits That Actually Work (jacob adams)
Host Patton interviews Jacob Adams, Founder and Executive Director of Inner Spark Learning Lab, about prioritizing genuine impact over scaling for effective nonprofits.
373 total episodes available with 126 transcripts
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- What is Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership?
<p>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.<br>Patton brings 30+ years of nonprofit leadership, coaching, and consulting experience, and shares proven best practices for individual and organizational success drawn from his work with hundreds of nonprofit organizations. With 366+ episodes, a 5/5 rating on Apple Podcasts, and listeners in 130+ countries, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership is where serious nonprofit professionals come to grow. Hit subscribe and accelerate your path to nonprofit leadership. Learn more and access all episodes at www.armstrongmcguire.com/podcasts</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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