388. Want to be a Nonprofit Leader? Here's Your Pathway. - Dr. Patton McDowell, MBA, CFRE
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Overview
Meet Patton. This nonprofit consultant and coach has worked with nearly 275 organizations on their leadership development, fundraising and strategic planning. On his podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Patton chats with nonprofit leaders around the world and in 2022 he published a book by the same title. We’re talking about how you can identify your leadership goal and create a detailed plan to get you there. If you’re at an organization looking to invest in the next leader or an employee looking to step into that leadership role, he has the advice to support you on either path. Don’t miss it!
💡 Learn
Barriers that exist around leadership development and how to overcome them
How to identify your leadership goals
The importance of wellness in the sector
Today’s Guest
Dr. Patton McDowell, MBA, CFRE, Founder, PMA Nonprofit Leadership
“You need to own your own professional development. Don’t wait for your organization to do it for you.”
Episode Highlights
Common barriers individuals face around leadership development (6:00)
Career success in the philanthropic sector (11:00)
Tangible questions to ask as you reflect on the future of your career (18:00)
Elevating our overall productivity in every personal and professional setting (23:00)
Fatigue + Burnout in the sector and advice for leaders who feel stuck (28:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Patton’s life (32:00)
Patton’s One Good Thing: You are in graduate school for life. (35:00)
How to connect with Patton (37:00)
Episode Transcript
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POWERFUL QUOTES
“The sector needs us to continue to develop leaders.” -Patton
“You need to own your own professional development. Don’t wait for your organization to do it for you.” -Patton
“Do you want to be the senior leader? You don’t have to be.” -Patton
“Make the case for yourself.” -Patton
“Like you do for your organization, articulate what you do and why it’s important.” -Patton
“What is your mission?” -Patton
“Could I articulate my own mission, vision and action?” -Patton
“You need to plan every semester or term with things that can help you grow.” -Patton
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