Patton's Picks: The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs by Brian Quail

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector 

Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs by Brian Quail. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for nonprofit leadership on multiple levels. Here’s why it is invaluable, especially if you're new to executive leadership:

Strategic Planning: Quail covers a variety of models and how they can be strategically implemented to maximize funding opportunities. 

Stakeholder Engagement: Emphasizes the importance of engaging various stakeholders through targeted communication and relationship-building strategies. 

Leadership Development: Offers insights on developing leadership qualities that foster a culture of philanthropy within organizations.

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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