244: Mission, Vision & Talent: A CEO’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership (Carol Hardison)SUMMARYAs a nonprofit leader, how do you manage the “urgencies” in front of you while keeping an eye on the changing landscape ahead? You’ll want to listen to the advice of an accomplished nonprofit leader, Carol Hardison. Carol shares her advice on topics such as talent acquisition, building a strong strategic vision, and assuring you’ve got the funding you need in episode #244 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. She reminds us about what nonprofit leaders should be focused in 2024, and provides sage counsel to those starting on their path to nonprofit leadership.    ABOUT CAROLCarol Hardison is the second executive of Crisis Assistance Ministry. Her job is to ensure the mission of the agency is carried out through work with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and donors. She came to Crisis Assistance Ministry in 2000 after 18 years at Duke Energy Corporation as a manager and consultant in the Information Technology Department. Her lifelong passion for helping those in poverty is being fulfilled through her work at Crisis Assistance Ministry.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Now, Discover Your Strengths: The revolutionary Gallup Program that Shows You How to Develop Your Unique Talents and Strengths by Gallup PressPoverty by America by Matthew DesondLearn more about Crisis Assistance Ministry and Carol hereHave you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton’s best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!Also coming soon, the new PMA Nonprofit Leadership website!