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Patton's Picks: The Plan by Kendra Adachi

February 4, 2025

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector 

1Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we explore The Plan by Kendra Adachi. Kendra offers insightful methods to streamline planning and increase effectiveness within nonprofit organizations. Here’s why The Plan is essential for nonprofit leaders:

Strategic Planning: Adachi introduces simplified yet effective planning techniques that align with nonprofit goals and missions, ensuring every action contributes to broader objectives. 

Management Practices: Provides frameworks for delegating tasks and managing time more efficiently, which is vital for leaders overseeing multiple projects. 

Personal Productivity: Encourages leaders to adopt habits that foster personal productivity, enhancing overall organizational performance.

Stay tuned for more of Patton's Picks, your essential guide to resources that prepare you for a rewarding journey in nonprofit leadership.

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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