Patton's Pick: Boardroom Journey by Dr. Keith Dorsey

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

A recent guest on episode #335 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Dorsey distills decades of board experience into a practical roadmap for aspiring leaders. His book empowers women and underrepresented professionals to break into board service and contribute meaningfully at the governance level. For nonprofit leaders, this resource provides clarity on how to prepare yourself—or your board—for greater diversity, impact, and effectiveness.

• Grasp the three essential stages of preparing for board service.

• Identify the skills nonprofit boards value most.

• Gain actionable steps to build influence and secure your first (or next) seat.

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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