Today, on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m selfishly so excited to have Patton McDowell on the show and to share our conversation with you. We are discussing his path to becoming a leader in the nonprofit sector and the lessons he has learned over his career.Focusing on why nonprofit leaders often face high turnover, we talk about things like unrealistic expectations, generational shifts, and lack of professional development opportunities. We chatted about practical tools and resources nonprofit pros can apply to strengthen their skills and experience – such as building a personal board of directors and participating in mastermind groups.You will walk away after listening to this episode with actionable advice on topics like goal-setting, networking, productivity, and the importance of investing in staff to fulfill organizational missions and retain donors long-term.In this episode:[01:31] Patton's path to nonprofit leadership started with an internship at Special Olympics International[04:00]  Common reasons for high turnover in the nonprofit sector[06:08] Impact of generational shifts and how organizations can support different age groups[09:34] How staff retention impacts donor retention[11:40] Developing leadership goals and Patton's Vision Framework exercise[14:07] Benefits of strategic networking, building a personal board, and participating in mastermind groups[16:56] Essential leadership skills and the importance of self-assessment[20:28] Tips for improving productivity while avoiding burnout[34:34] The importance of identifying and focusing on one's "highest value role" and delegating other tasks to maximize impactRESOURCESCONNECT WITH PATTONAs the founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership, Patton has worked with over 275 nonprofit organizations, providing conSend Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off.CONNECT WITH HALEYHaley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFREWebsite: thesavvyfundraiser.comYouTube: thesavvyfundraiserProduced by Ideablossoms

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