Patton’s Pick: How to Lead Nonprofits

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

Welcome to this edition of Patton’s Picks, featuring How to Lead Nonprofits by Nick Grono. As a global nonprofit leader and guest on episode #315 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Grono distills hard-earned lessons into a clear, values-driven guide to leading with purpose. His experience at the helm of mission-driven organizations shines through in every chapter. Here’s why this one’s worth your time:

Top Takeaways for Nonprofit Leaders:

• Reconnect your leadership style with long-term strategy instead of short-term tactics.

• Align daily decisions with your core values and organizational mission.

• Lead with humility and clarity, especially when engaging boards, teams, and partners.

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.