A Holiday Gift Basket for Nonprofit Leaders (Patton McDowell)

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As 2024 comes to a close, you’re surely gearing up for a successful 2025. In episode 296 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Patton delivers PMA’s “holiday gift basket” of actionable strategies to support your leadership journey. From building a personal strategic plan and aligning your professional goals with your organization’s mission to boosting year-end fundraising success with storytelling, this episode is packed with practical tips. Patton also shares ideas for celebrating your team’s achievements, thanking donors with personalized stewardship, and finding ways to better engage your board and team. Tune in to this holiday special and unwrap the tools you need for a thriving new year!

"Success as a nonprofit leader starts with focused reflection, clear goals, and meaningful connections - set your foundation for the year ahead."

ABOUT PATTON

Patton is the Founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership, a consulting firm helping talented individuals excel at nonprofit leadership. He also serves as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership, where he facilitates its two signature programs: Leadership Gift School and the Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy program. Patton is the host of the award-winning podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and Is the author of a book by the same title. He leads the Mastermind Leadership Development Program, a signature coaching initiative designed to develop nonprofit leaders across the country. Before founding PMA in 2009, Patton led University Advancement teams at Queens University of Charlotte and UNC Wilmington, and his professional journey began with Special Olympics International and Special Olympics North Carolina. He was a Morehead-Cain Scholar at UNC Chapel Hill, received an MBA from the McColl School of Business at Queens, and a Doctorate from the University of Southern California. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a Master Trainer for AFP Global. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Wildacres Leadership Initiative and as an Executive in Residence at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Ready for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuire
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on Audible
• Don’t miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership

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