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You’re curious, engaged and eager to keep learning. When you want fresh thinking, practical insights and real stories from the field, AM Insights brings you into a community of shared knowledge.


Here you’ll find thoughtful blogs, conversations with sector leaders on the Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast and opportunities to bring our team to your organization as speakers or facilitators.

November 4, 2026
by
Staci Barfield
I Do (Value Relationships)

We know that without people, impactful work simply doesn’t happen. We also know there are times you may need help making a plan, executing it, working through a challenge or realizing an opportunity.

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October 28, 2026
by
Todd Brantley
Planning Before The Next Harvest

If you are a rural nonprofit leader or board member, begin the succession planning discussion now. Then, when the transition happens, either planned or unexpected, consider an interim executive to lead an organizational assessment...

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October 22, 2026
by
Stephen L. Smith
Some of the Best Advice Came from the People I Was Supposed to Be Advising

Listen before you solve. Get to know the person behind the numbers. Giving is personal. Don’t make lasting decisions in a temporary mood. Make room for what you haven’t considered and don’t stop being who you are because of who they are

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Across State Lines

Navigating the current nonprofit landscape requires collaboration and shared strategy across our region and sector. We’re honored to be part of that effort with you.During the Across State Lines webinar, our panelists shared several resources that we believe will be valuable as you move from high-level discussion to the day-to-day leadership of your organization. We hope these tools will be helpful as you navigate the road ahead.

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National Thought Leadership Rooted in Real World Experience

Patton McDowell is the host of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, a nationally recognized podcast featuring nonprofit CEOs, development leaders, foundation executives and philanthropic advisors from around the world. Since its launch in November 2019, the podcast has published more than 350 episodes and reached listeners in over 130 countries, reflecting Patton’s global perspective on nonprofit leadership and philanthropy.

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