Episode 197 - Building a New Community as a Nonprofit Leader
Dr. Patton McDowell, MBA, CFRE
Nonprofit Consultant | Leadership Expert | Mastermind Coach | Podcast Host | Keynote Speaker | Author | AFP Master Trainer
tepping into a new leadership role is an exciting challenge, but doing it in a new community can create new complexities. In episode #197 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, seasoned nonprofit leader Sherri Chisholm shares how she navigated a new community while maintaining her personal and professional connection to the cause. She shares the steps she took to hone the organization's vision and message, and how each of her colleagues plays a role in advancing it.
"Practice self-care by surrounding yourself with a community of people who ground and develop you for success."
Traversing the nuances and politics of any community presents its own set of opportunities, and Sherri gives practical examples about how she established and developed these relationships. We also take a deep dive into economic mobility and the methods and resources available to individuals and organizations to increase the outcomes for all children.