Patton’s Picks | Million Dollar Nonprofit by Tom Kelly

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

Tom Kelly’s book is a practical playbook for organizations ready to break free from financial stagnation and think bigger. He provides a framework for building strong revenue models and cultivating a culture that supports growth. Highlighted in Episode #330, it’s a must-read for leaders who want to move their organizations from scarcity to sustainability.

"Sustainability is built when nonprofits stop thinking small."

Takeaways for growth-minded organizations:

• Develop diverse, reliable revenue streams

• Engage boards as true fundraising partners

• Build a scalable culture for long-term success

  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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