Patton's Picks: 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make by Andrew Olsen

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector 

In this edition of Patton's Picks, we feature 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make by Andrew Olsen, who appeared on Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership on episodes 276, 198, and 145. This book offers a candid look at common pitfalls in the nonprofit sector and provides strategic solutions to avoid them. It's a critical resource for leaders looking to streamline their operations and enhance their impact. Here’s why 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make is vital for nonprofit leaders:

• Risk Management: Identifies common errors and offers preventive strategies, crucial for operational excellence.

• Organizational Efficiency: Highlights inefficiencies in management and governance, providing solutions to improve effectiveness.

• Strategic Awareness: Encourages leaders to be more aware of potential missteps in strategy and execution, which is essential for organizational success.

Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, MBA, is the creator of the innovative PMA Mastermind Leadership Program, a unique offering designed to elevate nonprofit leaders through comprehensive training and peer collaboration. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and host of the weekly podcast with the same name, available here. Since founding PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009, Patton has strategically guided over 300 nonprofit organizations to achieve their fullest potential. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he serves as Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.

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