Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising (Haley Cooper | Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC Trainer)

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	Date	Titre	Durée
	01 Jun 2022	Introducing: Lead with Heart with Haley Cooper	00:10:56
Welcome to the Lead with Heart Podcast, a place for non-profit professionals to share their voice and their mission. I’m Haley Cooper, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) who’s raised over two million dollars in the last five years, but most importantly, I’m also a recovering nonprofit burnout survivor. Join me and my guests as we share real stories of Leadership, Courage, and Empathy from real leaders about what strategies and practices they have used to heal from burnout, drive their missions forward, raise more revenue, and make a greater impact. Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Jun 2022	E1: Nonprofit Management and Development with Victoria Torres, Director of Community Impact at The Samueli Foundation	00:44:04
I'm so excited today because I have Victoria Torres as my first guest on the Lead with Heart Podcast. Victoria serves as the Director of Community Impact at The Samueli Foundation overseeing the Foundation's work as it relates to the City of Anaheim, including capacity building community relations, project management, evaluation, and reporting. In this episode: Victoria’s nonprofit experience and how it all started in High School The difference between mentorship and coaching according to Victoria Creating a welcoming experience for staff and board members Providing opportunities for growth within nonprofits The different roles in a nonprofit board The reason why you might be struggling to delegate Where to start when it comes to succession CONNECT WITH VICTORIA Born and raised in Orange County, Victoria has been volunteering and working in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years. She is passionate about making connections that are strategic and meaningful with the intent of building strong relationships and partnerships. Linkedin: Victoria Torres NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Legacy isn't what you built while you're here, legacy is what stays after you've moved on.” “Committees are where a lot of that delegation and thought happens. And then the b Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Jun 2022	E2: A New Approach to Fundraising And Resource Gathering with Zoot Velasco, Executive Director of The Friends of Fullerton College Foundation	00:34:26
As a certified fundraising executive, I’m very excited to bring Zoot Velasco to the Lead with Heart Podcast today to talk more about his strategy when it comes to social impact organizations, fundraising, resource gathering, and strategic partnerships. Zoot is the executive director of the Friends of Fullerton College Foundation, and director of the Gianneschi Center for Nonprofit Research at California State University Fullerton's College of Business & Economics. He's also a professor of Nonprofit Management and Leadership at Cal State Fullerton at California Polytechnic University Institute Pomona, and the host of the nationally-ranked 501(C)(3)(B)(S) Podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn: [02:20] Zoot’s career path and how he got to where he is today [04:04] Zoot’s approach to fundraising and resource gathering [14:00] How can non-profits collaborate and work together [18:46] How non-profits can access resources to power their mission [22:33] Moving from non-profit to social impact model [25:10] The most effective way to tell the stories so more opportunities come [28:55] Why social impact is important right now RESOURCES Get Zoot’s newest book – small to LARGE: Growing Social Impact Organizations Against All Odds — at Kendall Hunt NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Social enterprise is basically taking a business standpoint in how you run your organization – with the bottom line being not necessarily profit, but the bottom line being purpose and your mission, and doing it in a sustainable way.” “When I did the research for the research project that ended up becoming the book, I asked people what i Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Jun 2022	E3: One Step You Can Take toward Better Mental Health with Shivani Hiralal, Social Impact Leader & Wellness Coach	00:48:17
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I’m talking to Shivani Hiralal about burnout, mental health, mindfulness, and self-care in the social impact space. Shivani is a social impact leader, marketer, yoga and mindfulness instructor, and wellness coach. Her life's mission is to spread awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma around mental health conversations. In this episode, you’ll learn: [03:01] Shivani’s career path and how she got into Social Impact [07:58] What burnout was for Shivani [13:42] Moving from burnout to mindfulness [21:07] The “Decompress Table” Shivani created for professionals experiencing burnout [30:20] One step you can take towards better mental health [34:00] Implementing a simple self-care plan [39:58] Guided breathing meditation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Burnout means something different to everyone.” “Burnout is a mental and emotional issue, but it does come out as physical illness.” “I'm trying to bring that culture [of celebration and self-care] into the social impact world. Because I think that needs to start to become a norm versus something that you can just get at a roundtable discussion like this.” “That is the first thing, recognizing [burnout]. The next thing is starting to be a little bit more open about it, having con Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Jul 2022	E4: How to Achieve Happiness And Success while Changing the World with Pete Bowen	00:35:55
I am very excited to have Mr. Pete Bowen on this episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast. I really value his leadership style and I am happy to talk to him about that, as well as ways to become our best selves and change the world. Pete Bowen is a consultant, author, coach, speaker, and the creator of Covenant Leadership, a simple approach to developing good relationships that brings happiness and success in life. He helps companies, government organizations, and individuals to develop high-performance leadership and culture. In this episode, you’ll learn: [02:06] The power of writing your own life story [07:58] The Rule of Threes and how it can help you achieve happiness, fulfillment, and success [14:22] The Covenant Leadership Model: “seek wisdom, practice love, get results” [17:16] How to create the greatest positive impact on your relationships [24:27] The superpower of Agape love [29:20] Actionable tips to implement this model in your life RESOURCES To learn more about the Covenant Leadership Model and more ways to become the best you can be, check out Pete Bowen’s Real Talk About Life Blog-Podcast. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Every single day you have a choice and you can embody what you do or who you are by your daily practices.” - Haley Cooper “Practice seeking wisdom, practicing love, and practice getting results to develop the high-trust, high-performance relationships that will bring you happiness, and they'll bring you success.” - Pete Bowen “Your staff are the most important people that are a part of your mission, they help it drive, and grow, and raise the money, help your clients. And so that's where we need Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Aug 2022	E5: Coaching in The Nonprofit Field & Advice for Those in Leadership Positions with Monica Horner	00:30:30
Today’s episode of Lead with Heart is the first episode of my Series on Leadership. I believe leadership is fundamental to how we grow and it's both a personal and external process. In this series of interviews, you’ll hear from some amazing leaders and we’ll explore together ways to become a better leader, with the best practices and the best advice out there. To kick off this inspiring series, my guest today is Monica Horner, who is one of my coaches and has helped me on my own leadership journey. We talk about coaching in the nonprofit field, advice for those in leadership positions, burnout, the importance of self-care, and much more. Monica Horner is one of the Executive Coaches of Orange County. She has over 13 years of experience as a professional fundraiser and leader in the nonprofit space. She was the Director of Strategic Giving at the Second Harvest Food Bank, where she personally helped raise millions of dollars. In this episode, you’ll learn: [01:06] Monica’s journey to nonprofit leadership and coaching [05:02] The #1 challenge in the nonprofit field [07:23] The importance of actively listening to yourself and others [15:54] Why coaching is so valuable for professionals in the nonprofit field [17:11] How to get the best out of your coaching sessions [23:04] Self-care and joy through meditation, movement, and connection RESOURCES Do you want to receive FREE executive coaching? You can find experienced coaches from a variety of backgrounds, in both nonprofit and business, for free at Executive Coaches of Orange County. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “My message for leaders is: great managers are people who, I think, recognize the signs of burnout, and recognize when their employees need to take a little bit of time for self-care.” - Monica Horner Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Sep 2022	E6: Collective Liberation and Healing with Bekah Giacomantonio	00:41:37
I’m so excited to have Bekah Giacomantonio as my guest in this episode of Lead with Heart. She is a nonprofit dropout and the founder, host, and keeper of the *Interdependence Incubator,* a community for white women who crave healing and a space for us to practice freedom. The time is NOW to start healing and making a collective change. Join us today as we talk about healing and change at the personal, interpersonal, and systemic levels. In this episode, you’ll learn: [02:04] Bekah’s journey of freedom and healing [06:30] The pillars of the Interdependence Incubator [10:38] The 4-part mindfulness practice Bekah starts every session with [18:40] Creating a brave space container with community commitments [24:20] Speak from the “I” because your experience is enough [27:58] Be careful not to take up all the space just because you can [30:06] Why you should care about collective liberation and healing RESOURCES If you are ready to make up for the lost time and embark on a journey of healing and transformation for collective liberation, you can find out all about the *Interdependence Incubator* *here. Bekah talked a little about her work at the phenomenal organization Yes World, which gathers groups of people and fa Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY* Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Oct 2022	E7: Focusing on Emotional Connection to Boost Performance in Your Organization with Lola Gershfeld	00:46:59
The guest for today's podcast is Lola Gershfeld, an expert in Corporate Emotional Connection. We have discussed the importance of emotional connection and how it can help to create strong relationships within a non-profit or a corporation. Lola explained her EmC process and how it has benefited the organizations she worked with. In this episode, you’ll learn: [01:58] How Lola Gershfeld got started with the EmC process [05:27] What science of attachment is and why building connection is so important [09:00] Ways to use EMC strategy in nonprofits and organizations where leadership is generally lonely [17:44] Steps you can take to shift from a negative to a positive cycle [25:07] Why slowing things down is vital within a team dynamic – and how a "Slow Motion Camera" strategy works [30:34] Tips to build better board engagement and emotional connection across boards RESOURCES Order your copy of the book Emotional Connection, By Lola Gershfeld and Ramin Sedehi to develop the language to describe, acknowledge, and address emotions in the workplace using a proven and systemic approach absent in most other EI strategies. NOTEWO Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Nov 2022	E8: Create The Transformation You Seek in Your Life & Relationships with Stephanie Courtillier	00:48:12
Today’s episode of Lead With Heart is a super powerful one that is packed full with the wise words of my guest, Stephanie Courtillier. She is the founder and CEO of Integrous Women and is paving the way for the next generation of conscious leaders. By living through heart-space versus head-space, she continues to inspire and educate audiences wherever she goes, creating and implementing social impact models, and the power of overcoming limiting beliefs in order to turn our dreams into a reality. Tune into this beautiful and inspiring conversation to discover how to create a life of ease, alignment, playfulness, flow, and, most importantly, heart. Stephanie shares tangible and practical things that you can implement to create the transformation you seek in your life and relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn: [04:50] What redefining success looks like [10:11] The importance of focusing on being instead of doing and asking yourself powerful and insightful questions [18:47] Actionable ways to invite rest and pause into your days [27:57] Appreciative Inquiry and its power [34:47] Conquering burnout through sustainable change and community healing RESOURCES Stephanie talks about using a lot of the framework presented in Dr. Daniel Friedland’s book “Leading Well From Within”. Find out more about it Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Dec 2022	E9: What Nonprofit Leaders Should Focus on And How Data Can Support That with Traci Shirachi	00:45:57
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I’m talking to Traci Shirachi. She is the CEO and President of The Mark USA, Inc., an applied research and evaluation firm that serves organizations and programs focused on transforming underserved individuals and communities and helps them demonstrate their social impact. When people hear the word data they tend to run the other way, but please don’t run! Join us today to discover how data can help nonprofit organizations thrive, protect their people and create more impact, especially at a time when most organizations are under a lot of pressure, as they face rapid and significant changes and resource constraints. In this episode, you’ll learn: [03:05] Traci’s journey from corporate rat to entrepreneur [10:06] The basics of how to use data and evaluation effectively and its benefits for nonprofit organizations [16:46] The need for a mindset change to create greater and long-lasting impact [21:18] How data brings people together, creates connectedness, and strengthens organizations [27:33] The ways data, frameworks, and systems can help us navigate change and protect our people [32:57] What leaders should focus on and how data can support that NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “I think getting in the head of funders, and donors, the data helps to be able to do that for a nonprofit organization. If somebody is granting X number of dollars, they want Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Jan 2023	E10: Leading with Empathy with Dawn Reese	00:48:56
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Dawn Reese, the Chief Executive Officer of The Wooden Floor, as my guest. She is a social innovator who leverages her unique blend of experience in business, technology, education, and the arts to propel young people forward. Tune in to discover ways to become a better nonprofit leader, as Dawn shares with us all about the power of leading with empathy through servant leadership, how to be proactive when it comes to fundraising, planning the way to achieve your vision for the organization, building an authentic and engaging culture of philanthropy, and so much more. In this episode, you’ll learn: [04:31] Dawn’s transition from the for-profit sector to the nonprofit sector [08:34] The Wooden Floor’s successful long-term strategic planning [16:19] The Forward Thinking Fundraising Model [21:15] The culture of philanthropy at The Wooden Floor and how to build your own [26:40] What Servant Leadership looks like in practice [39:52] How Dawn stays true to her brand mission RESOURCES If you want to learn more about outcomes listen to Lead with Heart’s Episode 9: How Data Can Help Your Nonprofit Organization Thrive with Traci Shirachi. Dawn is a big believer in Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust, one of her top reads. To find out more about the book visi Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	31 Jan 2023	E11: How Leaders Can Apply Human Design to Team Dynamics with Mazarine Treyz	00:36:10
I’m so excited to have Mazarine Treyz as my guest in this episode of Lead with Heart. She is an effectiveness coach specializing in Human Design who helps leaders and teams step into their highest potential by knowing their unique designs. Join us today to discover what Human Design is all about and the ways it can help you become a better leader and fundraiser. Mazarine walks us through very simple and practical examples of how different aspects of Human Design can show up in the context of leadership, the workplace, fundraising, and more, while also providing strategies to best deal with them. In this episode, you’ll learn: [04:15] The basics of Human Design and the 5 different types [10:07] How leaders can apply Human Design to their team dynamics [13:15] Self-work is the name of the game [17:22] Building trust and emotional safety with Human Design [20:16] Considering your team’s unique designs when setting goals [25:45] Ways Human Design can influence fundraising RESOURCES If you want to get your own Human Design chart, go to mybodygraph.com. If you want to learn more about Human Design, check out Karren Curry’s book Understanding Human Design - The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are. To get your own Human Design Chart Reading with Mazarine or discover more ideas on how you can work together, please see: humandesignreadings.net/corporate-government NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “There's no such thing as a bad chart.” “Self-work is the name of the game in entrepreneurship and in leadership. [If] you d Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Feb 2023	E12: Learning to Take Care of Yourself First with Alana Weinroth	00:43:16
In this episode, I’m talking to Alana Weinroth. She is the Director of Development and Communications at Covenant House California, a Certified Life & Mindset Coach, and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Instructor. After experiencing bouts of severe burnout and vicarious trauma, Alana reconnected with herself, established a healthy self-care routine, and started the Give a Damn Community to help others do the same and take care of themselves. Join us today as we dive deeper into burnout, vicarious trauma, self-care, and life and mindset coaching. Alana shares some practical advice as well as some tools to help you start taking care of yourself first. In this episode, you’ll learn: [06:14] Advice for those who want to get into nonprofit work [09:12] Vicarious trauma, its impact on you, and some strategies to deal with its very real symptoms [14:52] How the Give a Damn Community was born [19:11] The importance of self-care and tips to start filling yourself up first [25:17] What Alana’s Give a Damn Coaching work looks like [32:00] How to help someone who is experiencing burnout RESOURCES If want to start journaling, Alana has a free 30 Day Guided Gratitude Journal for new journalers or busy friends wanting to incorporate more mindfulness and gratitude. It will only take you about 2-5 minutes a day to conn Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	28 Feb 2023	E13: Practical Ways to Support Staff And Creating More Equity and Belonging with Alison Edwards	00:48:18
I’m so honored to have Alison Edwards as my guest in this episode of Lead with Heart. She is a local nonprofit leader and the CEO of Orange County Human Relations. At OC Human Relations, they truly embody their mission not only when it comes to being the changemakers in their community, but when it comes to creating a good workplace for their staff with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Tune in to discover how Alison and the people in the organization are co-creating this workspace, including their current goal of providing staff with a baseline salary of $75,000, as well as some practical ways you can move the needle on DEIB and make your own organization a better place to work. In this episode, you’ll learn: [03:04] How the OC Human Relations creates change in Orange County [07:21] Practical ways they have been supporting their staff and creating more equity and belonging [17:56] Ways to develop and foster a culture of psychological safety and trust internally [25:33] Navigating fundraising and being authentic to the organization’s values [30:15] Creating a good workplace and putting people first [35:41] The value of listening to implement change in your organization NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Folks should be accountable for getting their responsibilities completed. But we need to make sure we're not playing a role in being part of the problem.” “We Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Mar 2023	E14: Embracing a Culture of Philanthropy with Elizabeth Abel	00:43:55
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Elizabeth Abel as my guest. She is a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a global fundraising consulting firm to nonprofits. In this episode, we will get to know Elizabeth's background, what led her to nonprofit work and how she started, what philanthropy is, and how to embrace it in your daily life, leadership, and so much more! In this episode, you’ll learn: [05:06] What philanthropy is and how to embrace it in your daily life. [10:16] The power of 1 VS 1000. [12:42] How leaders can be better at communicating a clear vision to their staff. [18:02] To become a self-aware leader, you should be open to asking questions and seeking feedback. [23:01] How Elizabeth executes her leadership styles: The importance of meeting people where they are and putting them first. [28:37] Building authentic relationships with direct reports. [31:49] Tips for instilling a culture of feedback within your organization. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Philanthropy for me as the driver, it's the fuel. It's the energy that drives the direction of nonprofits and allows us to serve the communities we're working so hard to serve.” “A culture of philanthropy to me is when you have an organization that focuses on philanthropy as the lever to drive the social change that you wish to realize as an institution.” “what's really important for me is to understand my di Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	31 Mar 2023	E15: From Scarcity to Abundance: How to Shift Your Fundraising Mindset with Rhea Wong	00:43:37
In this episode, I'm joined by our special guest Rhea Wong, a former executive director turned entrepreneur and the host of the Nonprofit Lowdown Podcast. Join our discussion today to learn more about Rhea's journey in the nonprofit space, various aspects of successful fundraising, and how to shift your fundraising mindset. In this episode, you’ll learn: [4:39] Fundraising is not about money [10:04] The scarcity mindset: What it looks like and how an organization can shift to an abundance mindset [14:03] How to utilize the art of storytelling to move beyond desperation and effectively communicate your organization's needs [21:54] Why you should develop a strong relationship with your donors [28:45] Take your fundraising to the next level by mastering the art of active listening [32:13] The importance of involving the CEO in the fundraising process RESOURCES Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss. Get That Money, Honey!: The No-Bullsht Guide to Raising More Money For Your Nonprofit* by Rhea Wong. Podcast: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Apr 2023	E16: Finding Balance: Prioritizing Self-Care for Well-Being with Ami Paradise	00:28:00
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I’m having Ami Paradise with me, and we're going to talk about finding balance, and how to prioritize self-care for your well-being. Ami shares her journey of burnout and how she discovered the importance of self-care. If you're someone who struggles with balancing your own well-being with the things you care about, this episode is for you. So, tune in to this podcast episode and learn how to prioritize your own needs while still being there for others. Ami Paradise is a professional life coach and working mom who specializes in supporting people to achieve a balance between the many things they care about AND their own well-being. She believes that we show up better not only for ourselves but for the people and things we love when we do. In this episode, you’ll learn: [05:29] Why taking care of yourself first is vital for your well-being and success [09:12] Practical ways to take care of ourselves emotionally [16:55] The power of accountability buddies in prioritizing emotional well-being [20:04] How prioritizing our needs and shifting our focus improves our relationships NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Rest before you need it. Because once you need it again, it's almost too late. But as you said, that's a real privilege. So what are some practical ways that we can do this? When we feel like, one, there's no space for it, perhaps. And two, we don't know how.” - Ami Paradise “one has discovered that it becomes harder to focus when you're not taking care of your own needs. And suddenly, the spreadsheet in front of you is like gobbledygook, or you're making mistakes. So those are other pieces of how this plays out.” - Ami Paradise “I like the idea of having accountability buddies. And I was thinking about this in terms of support, that if there's something that you need, but you Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	30 Apr 2023	E17: Empowering Nonprofits through Data Equity and Communication Strategies with Meenakshi Das	00:44:37
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Meenakshi Das, a data equity speaker, consultant and trainer for nonprofits and agencies. She will share valuable insights on how nonprofits can effectively use data to make better-informed decisions and build trust with their community. We will discuss important topics such as communication strategies, intentional commitment, unconscious biases in data collection, and the importance of ongoing conversations on data in nonprofits. Meenakshi emphasizes the role of data equity in informing decision-making and creating a more inclusive and equitable organization. Her experience and expertise make this a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about data-driven decision-making in nonprofits. In this episode, you’ll learn: [08:07] Effective strategies for communicating data within your organization [15:27] The importance of making an intentional commitment [22:24] How unconscious biases impact the collection and interpretation of data – and what we can do about it [26:06] Navigating nonprofit donor data – an exploration of data collection assessments and donor engagement strategies [36:53]The importance of ongoing conversations on data in nonprofits NOTEWORTHY QUOTES "The foundational work of data is leading up to trust and transparency [...] Once we get all the data, it doesn't mean we lock doors and close it and do not do anything Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 May 2023	E18: Fostering Creativity And Creating a Safe Environment for Employees to Share Thoughts And Emotions with Christine Barone	00:47:39
Welcome to this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast. We have Christine Barone with me today and we will explore the transformative power of creativity. Christine will discuss various aspects of creativity and its impact on personal and professional growth. Learn how to reflect on childhood interests and activities as potential sources of inspiration. Discover how tapping into our inner child and exploring our creative roots can unlock hidden potential and bring a sense of joy and fulfillment. Christine Barone is the founder of Paint Your Own Heart, who specializes in facilitating creative expression workshops for transformative healing through color and art. In this episode, you’ll learn: [09:11] Creativity as an adult vs creativity as a child [18:24] Building cohesion and creating a safe environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their fears and needs can facilitate emotional sharing in corporate environments [27:29] Visualizing your day and how it affects your mindset [32:00] Creating a safe and neutral environment for employees to share their thoughts and emotions openly fosters creativity NOTEWORTHY QUOTES "your thoughts are just running and there might be some sort of negative thing going on. Shift that to I can, I will, I am as opposed to that negative thoughts. So I'm very conscious of my language. And that is huge because that impacts everyone else" "I f Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	31 May 2023	E19: Driving Change Through Marketing: Strategies, Donors, and Mompreneur Life with Katelyn Baughan	00:44:25
In this episode, we dive into the world of marketing and donor engagement strategies with Katelyn Baughan, a nonprofit marketing consultant with a passion for making a difference. Katelyn will share the significance of data analysis and testing to refine strategies, drawing inspiration from successful organizations. Additionally, she opens up about the challenges of vulnerability and the power of showing personality to foster deeper connections. In this episode, you’ll learn: [08:51] Donor engagement strategies and marketing [13:01] Data analysis reveals key metrics and areas needing attention [22:28] How to build a community on LinkedIn [29:29] Embracing both personal and professional aspects of life as a mompreneur NOTEWORTHY QUOTES "Getting people to open the email in the first place is hard. So the simpler, the better. You don't want it to be too stuffy or too corporate." "Little tweaks of testing certain things. And always being able to go back and prove that it had worked previously, whether that's within your organization, or whether that's looking to other organizations who are ahead of you or that that you all look up to" "It's hard to open up and be vulnerable. But people feel more connected to me, and not just my marketing tips. It's important to show your personality so that people feel like they know you before they know you." CONNECT WITH Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Jun 2023	E20: The Role of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development with Janet Ioli	00:47:23
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of executive coaching and leadership development with Janet Ioli, a former leader in Fortune 200 Companies. Janet has earned a reputation as an extraordinarily talented, results-oriented, and sought-after executive coach, leadership coach, change strategist, speaker, and organizational advisor. In this conversation, we talk about developing self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-leadership to show up as a better leader in your organization and build stronger relationships with your team, donors, and collaborators. In this episode, you’ll learn: [07:26] The number one challenge people face when they reach the leadership level in their business or organization [16:04] How self-leadership can move you out of survival mode and help you thrive as a leader and as a human [21:37] Managing relationships through curiosity to uncover and nurture your team's strengths [30:31] The role of executive coaching in developing self-awareness and self-leadership [39:27] The importance of self-reflection in the routine of a leader RESOURCES Tools mentioned: Clifton StrengthsFinder, Myers Briggs, FIRO-B Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	30 Jun 2023	E21: Fundraising Strategies That Work with Amy Varga, fundraising expert and founder of The Varga Group	00:52:20
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Amy Varga, the founder of The Varga Group, as my guest. She is a fundraising expert and leadership coach who is dedicated to raising the standards of her profession, and I'm so excited to explore all things leadership, philanthropy, and fundraising together. Amy shares some incredible fundraising tips and tricks. She provides many good insights into what it means to be a fundraiser and much more, as well as some actionable ways to engage with our board, our donors, and our organizations and build a culture of philanthropy that will make things less stressful and more joyful for you as the fundraiser. In this episode, you’ll learn: [07:39] Reframing what fundraising is [10:53] Why listening is the key ingredient to great fundraising [14:26] Strategies for first-time donors versus established donors [19:15] Ways to help you work smarter, not harder as a fundraiser [27:29] How to get everyone, including the board, engaged in fundraising [36:40] Why do we want donors in the first place? [40:10] Some practical ways to get your board to fundraise more RESOURCES To find more reflections and thinking like what Amy shared in this rich episode, check out The Varga Group’s blog here. To access free resources The Varga Group created for organizations and leaders like you, go to Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Jul 2023	E22: Using Introspection as A Tool to Create The Life You Want with Brian Ford, host of the Self Improvement Daily Podcast	00:50:58
In this episode, I have Brian Ford, the host of the Self Improvement Daily Podcast – with 17+ million downloads to date. He is on a mission to help convert human intention into action and has been actively working on personal development for over a decade. There’s so much content out there about self-improvement. We talk about it, we think about it, but when it comes down to it we don’t actually do it. Today, Brian is sharing with us some really tangible and tactical tips and processes that will help you finally implement self-improvement practices in your life and foster them within your organization. This way you’ll get to create the life you want, living as intentionally as possible, making choices in the moment that serve you and your mission, and making sure that you’re showing up as the very best version of yourself in whatever moment you find yourself in. In this episode, you’ll learn: [05:02] Using introspection as a tool to create the life you want [11:01] Combating feelings of unworthiness and asking for help [16:26] How you can build better habits [23:13] Subconscious transformation: how to rewire your brain [30:33] Environments are everything and everything is an environment [34:38] Establishing a culture of self-improvement in your organization [40:38] Brian’s daily self-improvement practices RESOURCES Grab your copy of Brian’s Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	31 Jul 2023	E23: How Technology Can Allow You To Accomplish Your Mission with Yulia Zhernovaya	00:36:04
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Yulia Zhernovaya as my guest. She is the Head of Operations and Strategy at Giveffect, the leading all-in-one nonprofit software. She aims to translate her passion for technology into the nonprofit sector and demonstrate how technology can make our work more human. In this conversation, we are diving into the ways technology can help break down silos and get everyone on the same page, make more informed decisions, and significantly reduce the time spent on administrative tasks so you can do what you do best: human-to-human work. In other words, how technology can allow you to accomplish your mission. In this episode, you’ll learn: [06:55] Tracking data in a way that doesn’t take away from the mission [10:48] The power of technology to break down silos and move the needle [13:10] Overcoming the barriers to nonprofits adopting new technologies [19:15] Tips to successfully implement new technologies in your organization [23:10] Technology implementation across generations [27:33] The importance of data protection and data privacy [31:29] How technology can support a healthy nonprofit culture RESOURCES Learn more about Giveffect the 10-in-One Nonprofit Software that connects and automates your organization. Reduces manual work and seamlessly connects your fundraising, volunteering, and program data on one CRM platform. Catch up with my first podcast episode Nonprofit Management with Victoria Torres, where we talk about succession planning and planning for the future. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Technology can make us more efficient, so we can focus on human-to-human work.” “Technology can help overall institutional collaboration, but also instituti Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Aug 2023	E24: Understanding Philanthropy And Why Giving is Selfish with Jenn Klein	00:35:01
I am so excited to have Jenn Klein on the podcast today to talk about philanthropy. She’s the founder of You Are A Philanthropist, certified fundraising executive, major gift officer, health coach, mother of two, and soon-to-be author of a book coming out this spring called Giving is Selfish. We're going to talk about philanthropy, work-life balance, health and wellness, and the reasons why people give back. In this episode: [04:45] How nonprofit leaders can embrace the idea of being a philanthropist and create a culture of philanthropy in their organizations [09:35] How you can ensure every team member feels included in the mission and believe what they do matters [12:00] Self-care as part of giving back: the concept of giving to yourself first so you can then give to others [18:06] Where to start if you want to give back [24:40] How nonprofits can make volunteering and giving back more accessible [27:35] How stewardship is a key component of fundraising and philanthropy RESOURCES Shop You Are A Philanthropist at https://youareaphilanthropist.com/ NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “There's something hardwired within us to feel good when we give and I wanted more people to feel that excitement. I want more people to know the health benefits of philanthropy.” “When you have a positive work environment, you just feel better. It's easier to come to work. You have more energy to give. “ “When we talk about self-care, I think of giving to myself in order for me to give to others.” “We have a lot of people that we can look to be grateful for. And gratitude is such an important component of philanthropy.” “I believe we forget the value of time. Fundraisers tend to think of things in terms of who's giving the most money, and I like to think of who's giving the most time Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	30 Aug 2023	E25: Building a Culture of Philanthropy with Chris Baiocchi	00:48:51
I have Chris Baiocchi on the podcast with me today and I have known him probably my whole career in fundraising. Early on in my career when I didn't really know what I was doing, he offered to meet with me for coffee and it's been a joy to learn from him. Chris has worked in the nonprofit space for more than 22 years as a communicator, fundraiser, and leader. He is the founder and CEO of Resolute Philanthropy, a consulting firm that provides nonprofit leaders with the tools and resources they need to thrive because a kinder, safer, healthier world needs engaged and effective nonprofits. In this episode: [06:28] The potential for fundraising in our world [10:05] Building an internal structure and culture of philanthropy to maximize fundraising success [16:20] Key performance indicators that fundraisers can use to show that they're meeting short-term goals that lead to the ultimate revenue goal [22:42] Using stewardship to increase donor retention [30:11] Building trust-based philanthropy with your donors [36:15] Ensuring that fundraising is integrated into your organization rather than being in an isolated position NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Fundraising in and of itself is worthless. It doesn't do anything. Fundraising has to be done in service of something bigger. That's what makes fundraising work. That's when you see really remarkable fundraising efforts happen.” “Philanthropy and fundraising are the biggest eng Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	12 Sep 2023	E26: How Employers Can Provide Psychological Safety And Support for Working Parents with Lacey Kempinski, CFRE & Founder of Balanced Good	00:31:22
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Today, I have Lacey Kempinski as my guest. She's a CFRE and the founder and owner of Balanced Good, a company that focuses on changing the way our sector supports parental leave and working parents. We talk about what parental leave really looks like and how employers can develop some more responsibility around it. This conversation will be helpful to you, whether you are an employer or a parent. And I am so excited to dive in, especially now as I have a newborn and three kids under four. In this episode: [05:30] What parental leave looks like [08:38] How employers can provide psychological safety and support for working parents [14:10] What employers can do to anticipate the gap that occurs from parental leave [18:28] Empowering organizations to be a part of fundraising efforts [21:41]What Balanced Good does to help execute work that needs to be done while parents are on leave [24:30]The ROI of working parents NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “The challenge with [long parental leave] is stepping away from a role for 12 to 18 months leaves a huge gap for your organization. It also really disconnects you as a career-focused person from your career for that period of time.” “Employers need to be ready at all times, even if you don't have an expecting parent on your team right now, to say, ‘Here's our parental leave policy. Here's how we support you beyond just the time you're taking away for your parental leave.’” “People show up when they are given the flexibility to do so.” “So often, I think we do such wonderful things in our sector for all of the clients and program users that we serve. But sometimes we fail to recognize that our staff also needs support. ” CONNECT WITH LACEY Lacey is a graduate of McMaster University in the Georgian Colleges Fundraising and Resource Development Program. She is a mission- Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	26 Sep 2023	E27: Narrow Down Your Nonprofit's Mission And Purpose with Danielle Judd, founder of 501c3 nonprofit organization FarmHouse Rescue	00:45:33
On today’s episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I am speaking with the driving force behind FarmHouse Rescue, Danielle Judd. Her remarkable abilities have propelled the organization to new heights, enabling it to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those it serves, and she is going to share just how she does that with us today. We talk about just how important it is to define your nonprofit’s mission and purpose and how to keep that at the forefront of all your decisions. In this episode: [01:55] What led Danielle to start FarmHouse Rescue [12:16] The therapeutic aspect of animals [17:10] Steps to narrow down your nonprofit’s mission and purpose [25:09] How to keep the mission of your nonprofit at the forefront of all decisions [28:47] How to build a team that enables you to do the visionary work that a CEO should do [31:50] Building a strong volunteer program [35:51] What is bringing Danielle joy right now NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “When your organs are failing and you realize that you're going to die, all you want to do is just give back. You think, how did I leave this world better than I came into it? What did I give back? Yes, I succeeded in my professional career of doing what I needed to do. But what did I actually do to leave a mark to make it better?” “Animals can be such powerful beings, and they can help really save people from themselves because you start Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	10 Oct 2023	E28: Creating a Culture of Listening and Flexibility with Nichole Montoya, CEO and co-founder of Cheddar Up	00:31:06
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. I have Nichole Montoya with me and she is sharing with us how to create a company-wide culture of listening and flexibility. Nichole is the CEO and co-founder of Cheddar Up - a platform that helps millions collect group payments and information. It is also a beneficial tool for nonprofits for fundraising, and Nichole is going to tell us all about it today. In this episode: [02:49] Nichole’s Entrepreneurial Mindset [04:58] What is Cheddar Up and who does it serve? [08:28] Strategically adding team members to your business [14:43] Analyzing feedback to improve your business [16:11] Leadership traits that Nichole values [19:25] How Cheddar Up facilitates fundraising [24:05] Balancing running a company and being a mom CONNECT WITH NICHOLE Nichole Montoya is the CEO and co-founder of Cheddar Up - A platform that helps millions collect group payments and information. She has more than 20 years of experience helping to grow and build businesses. Nicole is part of the 500 startups accelerator in San Francisco and has presented at South by Southwest Interactive Women 2.0 and sat on numerous FinTech and female entrepreneur panels. She currently resides in Denver, Colorado with her husband and two teenage daughters LinkedIn: Nichole Montoya Instagram: @cheddarup Facebook: Cheddar Up Twitter: @cheddarup Website: cheddarup.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	24 Oct 2023	E29: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, Creator of Leadership Atlas	00:44:42
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Today I have Sonya Perez-Lauterbach with me and I am so excited to share this conversation with you because she’s an expert in emotions and leadership. She’s sharing how you can use your emotions to make yourself a better leader. Sonya is the creator of Leadership Atlas, a holistic approach to leadership development that integrates the mental, emotional, and embody aspects of leading. She empowers motivated change agents to move from burnout and self-doubt to leading with competence and clarity. In this episode: [02:58] The stress of fulfilling multiple roles [05:56] Understanding fear and calming your nervous system in high-stress situations [12:29] Self-care and what that means for a non-profit professional [15:45] Navigating change in non-profits [19:44] Key emotional intelligence elements for leadership to practice when leading organizations through change [29:25] How to coach people through mistakes as a leader [3435] Moving from a stressed state to ease and joy RESOURCES Read Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change Paperback by William Bridges and Susan Bridges Listen to Episode 13: Creating a Better Workplace for Everyone with Alison Edwards to learn more about Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	07 Nov 2023	E30: Creating Clarity Internally at Your Nonprofit with Jordana Merkin from Voice for Good	00:42:04
Hello everyone and welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am so excited and honored to have Jordana Merkin from Voice for Good with me today. We’re talking all about creating internal clarity at your nonprofit to improve the effectiveness of your external marketing. After a decade of in-house nonprofit marketing, Jordana founded Voice for Good to bring her insider knowledge and outsider perspective to help growing nonprofits clarify their messaging to connect to those who matter most to achieving their mission. In this episode: [01:55] Jordana’s career history [04:46] How internal clarity within an organization contributes to the effectiveness of external marketing efforts [08:50] How to amplify the big picture message while still showcasing individual programs [14:34] Equipping a board to be ambassadors on behalf of your organization [18:34] Emotionally connecting people to your mission through storytelling [24:35] The primary emotions that lead people to action [27:42] Practical tips for nonprofits to successfully communicate their story and key metrics they can use to track their success online RESOURCES Find free resources from Jordana that you can use to connect with your current fans and reach new ones here. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “You need to have a strong message at the core of your marketing because otherw Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	21 Nov 2023	E31: Navigating Disagreements And Making Unlikely Allies in a Polarized Society with The CEO of dream.org Nisha Anand	00:44:45
Hello everyone and welcome back to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Today, I am so honored to have Nisha Anand, CEO of dream.org with me. Nisha is an Indian American activist and is known as a leader in cultivating unlikely and unconventional partnerships to create change. We talk about the beauty of disagreement, finding common ground to create change, and the leadership lessons Nisha has learned along her journey from a grassroots activist to the leader of an organization that creates system-level change. In this episode: [01:50] Nisha’s background: Identity, activism, and personal growth [11:10] Navigating disagreements in a polarized society [17:30] Using common ground to make unlikely allies and create change [23:16] How nonprofits can step up and start to advocate for more systems-level change [29:46] Navigating the darkness and finding optimism in difficult times [35:20] Leadership lessons Nisha has learned along her journey RESOURCES See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valarie Kaur CONNECT WITH NISHA Nisha is an Indian American activist, mom of two teenagers, and a boundary-busting national leader for social and racial justice. Once a grassroots activist arrested in Burma for pro-democracy demonstrations, Nisha is known today as a leader in cultivating un Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	05 Dec 2023	E32: Co-Creation and Connection with The CEO of Thrive Impact Tucker Wannamaker	00:53:15
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today, I have Tucker Wannamaker on the podcast with me and I'm so excited because we have a lot in common – so this will be a good conversation. Tucker is the CEO of Thrive Impact, and he is working to right the injustices happening against nonprofit leaders and solve nonprofit leader burnout for those in some of the toughest leadership conditions. He believes that burnout is the enemy of creating positive change. We talk about the injustices that are happening against nonprofit leaders, how nonprofits can embody their mission internally, how to build a culture of connection, and so much more. In this episode: [03:13] Tucker’s background and the injustices against nonprofit leadership [10:52] How nonprofits can shift their internal culture into one that embodies their mission [18:15] The power of co-creation [23:45] Building a culture of connection through appreciative inquiry [34:06] The power of generative questions [39:46] Tips for instilling a sense of belonging within ourselves NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “There's also this belief that if we're investing in ourselves as leaders, it's almost like we're stealing from the mission.” “Burnout is the enemy of creating positive change. And so how do we help nonprofit leaders to thrive from the inside out?” “The question is not whether or not you're a leader. The question is, what type of influence are you havin Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	19 Dec 2023	E33: Expanding Your Board’s Fundraising through Connection with Best-Selling Author & Fundraiser Darian R. Heyman	00:44:21
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I'm having a total pinch-me moment because I have Darian Rodriguez Heyman on the podcast today. A lot of his work has been foundational in my career. Darian is an accomplished fundraiser, social entrepreneur, and best-selling author. He has co-founded several social impact conference series, is an in-demand fundraising consultant, and is a frequent keynote speaker at social impact events around the globe. We talk about how valuable strong leadership is in a nonprofit, navigating effective meetings, how to manage stress while facilitating an organization that can fundraise successfully, and more. In this episode: [01:24] What led Darian to devote his work to philanthropy and social impact [03:49] Managing stress while facilitating an organization that can fundraise successfully [07:35] Expanding your board’s fundraising through connection [12:03] Navigating effective meetings [18:33] Helping leaders lead well [25:17] Maintaining and stewarding donor relationships [30:34] Coaching boards to build an inclusive environment [34:23] Collaborative leadership RESOURCES You can find the Consent Agenda template here and the Board Matrix Tool template here. Reach out to Darian to take advantage of the pro bono coaching session he offered to all of my listeners. Get in touch with Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	02 Jan 2024	E34: Cultivating Courageous Leadership in Nonprofit Fundraising with Major Gift Strategist Julie Ordoñez	00:46:18
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. My guest today is Julie Ordoñez, the founder of Courage Lab. Julie is a major gifts strategist and expert advisor who helps nonprofit leaders learn the strategies and practice the habits to overcome their fear of asking for more and raise major gifts. We talk about major gift fundraising leadership, the essential qualities needed for nonprofit leaders to succeed, how to form 'mission-rooted friendships' with donors, and so much more. In this episode: [01:13] Julie’s path to fundraising [06:37] Key principles of major gift fundraising in Courage Lab [15:53] Case studies where effective leadership played a pivotal role in securing major gifts [20:34] Essential leadership qualities that fundraisers should possess to cultivate meaningful connections and secure donations [26:13] Staying ahead of the curve as a nonprofit leader [32:50] Nonprofit leadership challenges and how to overcome them RESOURCES The next round of Courage Lab is launching in February, 2024. Get on the waitlist now. CONNECT WITH JULIE Julie, the founder of Courage Lab is a change agent, a challenger, a bonafide fundraiser, and a certified risk taker. She believes in the power of courage, the good that comes from generosity, and the audacity of the ask. Her work is dedicated to helping nonprofit leaders fearlessly pursue Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	16 Jan 2024	E35: What's a Fractional Executive or Fractional Fundraiser? With Cindy Wagman, founder of The Fractional Fundraising Movement	00:42:05
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I’m so excited to have Cindy Wagman as my guest today. Cindy serves nonprofits and nonprofit consultants and she's the founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement that connects small nonprofits to the fractional fundraisers that serve them. And that's what we're going to be talking about today. We cover what a fractional fundraiser is, how they can contribute to organizational growth and transformation, the challenges they may face, and more. In this episode: [01:27] Cindy’s background in the nonprofit space [04:38] What is a fractional executive or fractional fundraiser? [09:09] The difference between a fractional executive, consultant, and coach [11:31] Real-world examples of organizations that have benefited from a fractional fundraiser [15:04] How a fractional executive contributes to organizational growth and transformation and some of the key challenges they might face [23:20] The skills and qualities essential for a professional to thrive as a fractional executive [30:03] How to integrate a fractional fundraiser into your team and processes to realize transformational change RESOURCES Take Cindy’s consultant personality quiz here Learn how to become a fractional fundraiser or how to find a fractional fundraiser at fractionalfundraising.co Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	30 Jan 2024	E36: Creating an Inclusive Work Environment in Your Nonprofit with Carmita Semaan, founder and CEO of the Surge Institute	00:44:37
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. Today, I have Carmita Semaan, founder and CEO of the Surge Institute, on the podcast. The Surge Institute focuses on educating and developing leaders of color – who can then create transformative change for young people, their families, and our broader communities. We talk about empowering leaders of color, creating a safe space for people to share their stories, uncovering inclusivity gaps in your organization, and more. In this episode: [01:21] Carmita’s path to nonprofit leadership and why she founded the Surge Institute [06:03] Empowering leaders of color [11:46] Core leadership skills that involve both the head and the heart [15:23] Empowering leaders to drive change by listening to their communities [20:40] Creating a safe space for people to share their stories [28:16] Creating inclusive environments for diverse teams [33:45] Uncovering inclusivity gaps in your organization RESOURCES Episode 17: Empowering Nonprofits through Data Equity and Communication Strategies with Meenakshi Das CONNECT WITH CARMITA Carmita is a builder, creator, seer, and problem solver. Her expertise lies in supporting and elevating the genius of emerging and seasoned leaders - particularly women Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	13 Feb 2024	E37: Trauma-Informed Leadership And Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds	00:38:22
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am so honored to have Dimple Dhabalia on the podcast today. She has an amazing background in human-centered leadership and I’m truly excited to dive deep into this needed conversation. Dimple is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm specializing in normalizing workplace mental health care and using the power of story to heal individual and organizational trauma and moral injury. Today we are talking about trauma-informed leadership, redefining self-care, creating a psychologically safe work environment, and more. In this episode: [01:11] Dimple’s personal experience that led her to humanitarian work and her background as an asylum officer [05:03] Vicarious trauma, secondhand trauma, and compassion fatigue [07:40] How to start investing in yourself when you are experiencing compassion fatigue [14:22] Taking a trauma-informed leadership approach to address occupational traumas and mental health challenges that are faced by people working in nonprofits [18:46] Creating a psychologically safe work environment [29:04] Redefining self-care and building micro practices RESOURCES Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self by Dimple Dhabalia Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek Murthy CONNECT WITH DIMPLE Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, coach, facilitator, storyteller, and leader of leaders. Dimple’s cutting-edge work at the intersection of leadership, mindful awareness, storytelling, and advocacy serves to unpack and heal old narratives, mitigate trauma and burnout, and create meaningful connecti Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	27 Feb 2024	E38: Navigating Anxiety as a Nonprofit Leader with Dr. Robyn Graham	00:48:36
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am so honored to have Dr. Robyn Graham on the podcast today to talk about anxiety and leadership. Robyn is a marketing and lead generation strategist, host of a globally acclaimed podcast, and best-selling author. Many of you will know that anxiety is something I have been dealing with personally eight months postpartum. So selfishly, I'm really excited to have this conversation to pick Dr. Robyn’s brain but also to provide some insight into navigating anxiety as a nonprofit leader. In this episode: [01:27] Robyn’s career journey and why she decided to change career paths [05:45] Defining anxiety [10:52] Practicing gratitude to reduce anxiety [15:58] It is crucial for nonprofit leaders to address their own anxieties to better lead their organizations [21:28] Practical strategies to manage anxiety as a leader [34:03] Approaching communication with your team during periods of heightened anxiety [38:38] Creating long-term resilience as a leader RESOURCES You, Me, and Anxiety: Take Action Over Anxiety to Enjoy Being You by Dr. Robyn Graham CONNECT WITH ROBYN Robyn is the founder and owner of Robyn Graham, LLC, and the creator of the Purpose to Results™ Method. With an emphasis on mindset, strategy, and action, she helps entrepreneurs leverage their God-given gifts to g Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	12 Mar 2024	E39: Corporate Culture and Leadership in Your Nonprofit with Marine Corps Veteran & Founder And CEO of Groundswell, Jake Wood	00:35:37
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I'm very honored to have Jake Wood as my guest today. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and the founder and CEO of Groundswell- a software company that enables companies to help their employees become modern philanthropists by providing tech-enabled donor-advised funds. Prior to launching Groundswell, Jake served as the founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, a disaster response organization that is widely considered one of America’s leading nonprofits. We discuss scaling an organization, the importance of storytelling in fundraising, developing a strong corporate culture, and the future of philanthropy. In this episode: [01:15] Jake’s background and what led him to found Team Rubicon and Groundswell [07:16] Founder syndrome and delegating responsibilities [12:07] Instilling a strong corporate culture [15:52] Strategies to maintain a strong company culture throughout scaling [19:52] Strategies for scaling your nonprofit [23:36] The ethics of storytelling [27:37] Donor-advised funds and nonprofit collaboration RESOURCES CONNECT WITH JAKE Jake is the founder and CEO of Groundswell - a venture backed software company aiming to democratize philanthropy by building a new category at the intersection of fintech, benefits tech, and charity. Prior to launching Groundswell, Wood served as the founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, a disaster response organization that is widely considered one of America’s leading nonprofits. Before this, Wood served four years in a Marine Corps scout-sniper unit, leading Marines in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a dual degree in Business and Political Science. Jake’s memoir, Once A Warrior, was an Amazon best-seller. LinkedIn: Jake Wood Instagram: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	26 Mar 2024	E40: The “Six Thinking Hats” Approach to Inclusive And Thoughtful Meetings with Author Joshua Berry	00:46:23
Today, on the Lead with Heart podcast, we are discussing authentic leadership with my guest Joshua Berry, author of "Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World." In this episode, Joshua shares his journey from international business to entrepreneurship, offering insights gained from working with organizations like the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company and Mercedes Benz. Discover how Joshua's experiences shaped his understanding of leadership and culture, and learn practical strategies for nurturing a values-driven workplace. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to unlock your true leadership potential and lead with authenticity. In this episode: [01:06] Joshua’s background and what led him to co-found his company, Econic [05:00] Buy-in and belonging of your company’s core values [12:11] The “Six Thinking Hats” Approach to inclusive and thoughtful meetings [17:48] Overcoming limiting beliefs and building confidence in leadership [23:06] Intentional leadership and rediscovering one’s true self [38:26] Heart-centered and generous leadership mindset RESOU Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	09 Apr 2024	E41: Reduce CEO Burnout and Boost Board Engagement with Sabrina Hernandez, CEO of Supporting World Hope	00:42:06
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I’m thrilled to have Sabrina Walker Hernandez on the show today. Sabrina is the president and CEO of Supporting World Hope, a nonprofit and mission-driven consulting agency that specializes in providing strategic planning, leadership development, and board education services to other nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Sabrina emphasizes that simple steps like building relationships with board members, setting clear expectations, and prioritizing vision and strategy over reactivity can reduce CEO stress and burnout and enhance organizational effectiveness. She believes that nonprofit success depends on supporting leaders both professionally and personally. In this episode: [01:33] Sabrina’s background and what led her to begin her nonprofit Supporting World Hope [08:05] Changing our mindset about overhead [12:13] BUILD framework discussed and explained [17:39] The importance of building relationships with your board members [23:37] Using simple strategies like an annual calendar to significantly increase board participation [32:05] Focusing on vision and strategy rather than constant reactivity RESOURCES CONNECT WITH SABRINA Sabrina Walker Hernandez has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including 15 years as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club, Sabrina understands the challenges nonprofit leaders face. She was diagnosed with cancer Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	23 Apr 2024	E42: Empowering Nonprofit Leadership Development and Growth with Kristin Harrington, Partner at Lead Star	00:42:13
In this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m having a meaningful conversation with leadership and strategy advisor Kristen Harrington. We delve into Kristen's unique journey into nonprofit leadership, the importance of culture and workforce development, and funding strategies for enhancing an organization's impact. Highlighting the challenges faced by nonprofit professionals in leadership roles, our discussion covered themes of innovation, the significance of fostering a culture of safety and belonging, and the crucial role of having a people focused strategy. Tune in for practical advice specially crafted for nonprofit leaders aiming to drive meaningful change – starting from within. In this episode: [01:20] How Kristin became a leadership and strategy advisor for nonprofits [03:50] Upward mobility and how it can help nonprofits reduce high turnover [07:17] How to coach nonprofit leaders to innovate while keeping the mission at the forefront of their decisions? [10:09] Firefighting vs. fireproofing: being less reactive and more intentional [12:53] Succession planning and people-focused leadership strategy [15:05] Developing a healthy organizational culture and a solid strategy for true impact [25:00] Engaging board members and staff when developing your nonprofit strategy [35:06] The power of coaching and community in leadership development RESOURCES Visit https: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	07 May 2024	E43: Strategies For Reducing Burnout and Turnover in Nonprofits with Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership	00:44:08
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 impo Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	21 May 2024	E44: Unleashing Women's Leadership Potential with Lydia Knight, Founder and CEO of The She Center	00:47:21
Lydia Knight is the founder and CEO of The She Center, an internationally recognized eating disorder expert and a pioneer in the field of female empowerment. Lydia discusses applying neuroscience principles to reprogram limiting beliefs around thoughts, emotions, and leadership. We discussed the importance of creating psychologically safe environments where difficult emotions can be faced directly. Our conversation delves into fostering inclusive cultures and unlocking women's leadership potential in nonprofits. Listen now to feel both empowered and inspired. In this episode: [06:26] Thought patterns influence our emotions and physical health [11:45] Getting to the root cause will create lasting change [13:59] We don’t need coping mechanisms, we need to face the reality [20:23] Creating a psychologically safe culture is important for nonprofits [26:17] Shifting from diversity as an obligation to a self-interest argument can help organizations truly embrace inclusion for better outcomes [37:43] Mentorship and coaching provide awareness of blindspots and a path forward that individuals cannot see for themselves RESOURCES CONNECT WITH LYDIA IG: @theshecenter Li: The She Center Web: https://theshecenter.org/ Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	04 Jun 2024	E45: Empowering Nonprofit Growth by Reducing CEO Reliance with Emily Taylor	00:30:45
In this episode, I discuss the consequences of a nonprofit becoming too dependent on its CEO with my guest Emily Taylor, founder of Teeny Big. Emily shares her expertise in helping nonprofits untangle their identity from individual leadership and build resilient structures for long-term success. Tune in to understand how to empower other leaders within your organization and ensure the enduring impact of your mission. In this episode: [04:58] Problems that arise when an organization becomes too reliant on one person [010:11] Strategies for succession planning and team building in nonprofits [12:24] Navigating leadership transition with strategic listening [18:30] Fears that emerge during a leadership transition and how reflection helps overcome those challenges [22:40] The importance of clear internal and external communication of an organization's vision [24:14] What role does your nonprofit board play in reducing dependence on the CEO? RESOURCES CONNECT WITH EMILY Emily Taylor, founder of Teeny Big, helps nonprofit CEOs navigate growth and strategic decision-making. With a background in human-centered research, Emily empowers leaders to shift from intuitive to intentional decision-making. She believes in untangling identity and meaning within organizations to foster sustainable growth and succession planning. LinkedIn: Emily Taylor Website: teenybig.com Schedule a Call with Emily The Biggest Reason You Shouldn't Jump Right into a Strategic Plan Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	18 Jun 2024	E46: Volunteer Fundraisers: The Key to Strengthening Your Nonprofit with Rob Webb	00:43:30
In today’s episode, guest Rob Webb, a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 35 years of experience, discusses the sustainability of fundraising efforts through volunteer-led campaigns. By empowering volunteer leaders to spearhead fundraising initiatives, nonprofits can navigate challenges stemming from staff turnover more effectively. Rob discusses defining a culture of philanthropy over charity and the importance of passion for the mission. We discussed key techniques like making the ask comfortable, involving all organization levels, and viewing rejection as an opportunity. In this episode: [7:21] Defining the culture of philanthropy vs charity and the importance of passion for the mission [13:31] How volunteer-led campaigns empower donors and sustain fundraising efforts [16:40] Techniques for training volunteers to feel comfortable asking for donations [25:47] Involving all organization members in fundraising – from executives to frontline staff [35:07] Viewing rejection as an opportunity [36:03] Setting up sustainable systems so campaigns continue despite leadership changes RESOURCES CONNECT WITH ROB LinkedIn: Rob Webb Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	02 Jul 2024	E47: Cultivating Effective Leadership and a Positive Organizational Culture with Executive Coach Steve Smith	00:43:59
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I'm excited to share insights from Steve Smith, Executive Coach and founder of Growth Source Coaching. With over 40 years of business experience, Steve has helped countless leaders improve their skills and build thriving organizations. We discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in developing effective leadership and positive cultures. Learn how Steve's coaching approach can help you empower your team and take your impact to the next level. In this episode: [01:34] Steve’s background and how he ended up founding Growth Source Coaching [05:00] Leadership Coaching vs. Consulting explained [07:16] Mindset challenges leaders face when investing in themselves and delegation [12:30] Separating identity from mission to build sustainable nonprofits [15:41] Prioritizing developing your team's skills and empowering shared leadership [20:27] Defining and cultivating a positive organizational culture [24:27] Using personal codes of conduct to guide behaviors and decision-making [29:37] Cultivating self-awareness to address negative behaviors through imaginary scenarios [34:59] The importance of bias awareness and mentorship for continuous leadership growth RESOURCES CONNECT WITH STEVE Steve Smith is the president and founder of Growth Source Coaching, an executive coaching firm based in Laguna Niguel, California. With a backg Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	09 Jul 2024	E48: Empowering Communities through Compassion: LaVal Brewer's Journey in Nonprofit Leadership	00:37:40
Welcome to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I’m joined by LaVal Brewer, President and CEO of South County Outreach. With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, LaVal shares his journey from youth to leadership. He credits his success to God's guidance, emphasizing how faith informs his servant leadership approach. At South County Outreach, LaVal aims to transform its food pantry into a dignified shopping experience through a people-first culture. This episode provides insights on faith-based leadership, mission-driven partnerships, and empowering vulnerable communities with dignity. In this episode: [02:01] LaVal’s journey to nonprofit leadership [05:34] What is servant leadership and how it can be implemented [08:37] Building the right team: hiring hungry, humble, and smart team members who are the right fit for the organization's culture and goals [13:54] The importance of emotional intelligence and building a community of shared values [16:19] How LaVal aims to make the pantry a dignified shopping environment [22:06] The invaluable role of key partnerships that support your mission [27:26] Prioritizing mission over opportunities to stay aligned with your goals [31:34] Community engagement and its vital role in South County Outreach’s success RESOURCES CONNECT WITH LAVAL LaVal Brewer is the President and CEO of South County Outreach, a nonprofit organization providing food, financial assistance, and social services to those in need in South Orange County, California. With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, LaVal has served as Executive Director for multiple organizations and held leadership consulting roles. Under his guidance, South County Outreach aims to transform its food pantry into a dignified shopping experience where clients feel empowered. Facebook: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	16 Jul 2024	E49: How to Negotiate Higher Salaries and Advance Your Nonprofit Career with Shannon Bowen	00:32:35
Today, we're having a crucial conversation about salary negotiation and career advancement in the nonprofit sector. My guest is Shannon Bowen, a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, career advancement coach, and salary negotiation expert. She helps nonprofit professionals advocate for themselves and get paid what they're worth. As Chief Advancement Officer at Pacific Northwest Research Institute and CEO of Monsoon Leadership, Shannon has over 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She'll share her insights on shifting your mindset about salary negotiations, mastering crucial compensation conversations, and negotiating your worth confidently. In this episode: [03:21] Shifting your mindset about salary negotiations [05:01] Nonprofits need to support living wages and retirement savings for employees to stay true to their missions [06:00] Common challenges in salary negotiations [10:35] Effective staff retention strategies like time-based bonuses and collective breaks can improve culture and reduce burnout [15:05] How to ask for internal raises or promotions and how to negotiate for a new role at a different organization [23:23] Interviews are opportunities to assess organizational culture, growth potential, and values alignment [27:57] Be confident in your worth by being "picky, expensive, and brilliant" in your career pursuits RESOURCES CONNECT WITH SHANNON LinkedIn: Monsoon Leadership LinkedIn: Shannon Bowen Website: monsoonleadership.com/salary Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	23 Jul 2024	E50: Building Your LinkedIn Presence as a Nonprofit Leader with Tania Bhattacharyya	00:37:13
Today on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing and thought leadership consultant for social impact entrepreneurs. In this episode, Tania shares valuable insights on using personal branding and storytelling to develop thought leadership on LinkedIn. She introduces the "Campfire Circle" concept for inclusive leadership discussions. Together we will learn how to craft engaging content through regular reflection and discover how consistency and values-aligned sharing will build trust over time to further our nonprofit's mission through personal branding and community. In this episode: [01:56] How Tania got started in personal brand messaging and community building on LinkedIn [05:27] Overcoming Impostor Syndrome [10:56] The Campfire Circle Concept explained [13:44] Developing your personal brand [16:29] How to use storytelling on LinkedIn to enhance your brand [24:20] Building authentic connections on LinkedIn [30:11] How to craft compelling content on LinkedIn RESOURCES CONNECT WITH TANIA Tania Bhattacharyya is the founder of Lumos Marketing and a thought leadership consultant helping social impact entrepreneurs amplify their message. With over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including witnessing the impact of patients sharing recovery stories at an addiction treatment program, Tania understands the challenges of navigating visibility and personal branding. She now shares strategies for dismantling impostor syndrome through reflection and community building and introduces the concept of an inclusive "Campfire Circle" for leadership discussions. Instagram: @taniabhat LinkedIn: Tania Bhattacharyya Website: l Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	30 Jul 2024	E51: The Art of Fundraising as a Relationship-Building Opportunity with Kel Haney	00:33:00
In this episode, I have Kel Haney, a former theater director turned fundraising expert, on the show. Kel shares her journey from theater to fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over transactional encounters. She discusses the power of vulnerability and storytelling in connecting with donors and highlights the need for everyone in an organization to engage in fundraising. The conversation also explores the significance of understanding personal motivations, creating a positive donor experience, and fostering an engaged community — especially in organizations with experiential elements. In this episode: [04:27] Shifting from transactional fundraising to relationship-building [06:35] Coaching others to lead with vulnerability and storytelling [08:45] Understanding money mindset and finding personal connections in fundraising conversations [10:56] The trend of avoiding direct 1:1 asks and the importance of empowering organizations to have vocal, personal conversations [13:25] Training everyone to be ambassadors and fundraisers [16:06] The significance of membership and subscriber bases in organizations with an experiential element [25:07] Reflecting donor's thoughts and making the ask feel like an offering RESOURCES CONNECT WITH KEL LinkedIn: Kel Haney Instagram: @KelHaney Website: kelhaney.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	06 Aug 2024	E52: Empowering Youth Through Flower Farming with Hannah Blackwell of Southside Blooms	00:30:15
This episode of the Lead with Heart podcast features Hannah Blackwell, founder and creative director of Southside Blooms, a social enterprise nonprofit based in Chicago. Southside Blooms transforms vacant urban land into productive flower farms using solar power and sustainable methods. Hannah shares how her childhood love of nature led her to establish Southside Blooms' youth training program, which provides job and leadership skills in the floral industry. Through urban farming and a flower shop social enterprise, Southside Blooms empowers inner-city youth while beautifying communities. We discussed topics like developing leadership in nonprofit programs, implementing social enterprises, and making environmental sustainability accessible on a community level. In this episode: [01:40] Hannah's childhood creativity and community service influenced her founding of Southside Blooms to empower youth. [04:07] Southside Blooms transforms vacant land into productive flower farms using solar power and rainwater irrigation. [07:53] The youth program starts with basic floral skills and builds leadership over time. [12:29] Hannah's Mennonite upbringing shaped her faith-based approach to service and nonprofit leadership focused on character. [18:48] What exactly is a social enterprise? [25:05] Environmental sustainability is implemented through community-level practices. RESOURCES CONNECT WITH HANNAH Facebook: @SouthsideBlooms Instagram: @southsideblooms LinkedIn: Southside Blooms Website: southsideblooms.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	13 Aug 2024	E53: Setting Up Your Nonprofit’s Finances For Success with Stephanie Skryzowski	00:36:37
On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am honored to have Stephanie Skryzowski as my guest. Stephanie is the founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting and a visionary chief financial officer that helps purpose driven leaders better understand and use their numbers to make smart decisions to grow their bottom line and their impact. That’s exactly what she’s sharing with us today. Find out how you can use your finances to highlight the story of your organization and how a well-established financial strategy will allow for long term financial sustainability in your nonprofit. In this episode: [07:49] Using finances to highlight the story of your organization [12:25] Planning for future budgets and cash flow allocations [15:50] Transparency in nonprofit finances [21:03] The relationship between the finance, fundraising, and program team [23:58] A well-established financial strategy allows for long term financial sustainability RESOURCES Resources from Stephanie - https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash-2/ CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE LinkedIn: Stephanie Skryzowski Instagram: @100degreesconsulting Website: 100degreesconsulting.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	20 Aug 2024	E54: Empowering Female Leaders with Jenny Mitchell	00:44:00
On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am beyond excited to have Jenny Mitchell as my guest. Jenny is the chief visionary officer and founder of Chavender where she works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time. Jenny recently released her book, Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead, and she is sharing some insights from it with us today. This episode is full of practical advice for women in leadership roles. In this episode: [04:14] The value of an executive coach [08:45] Listening to the signs from your body and leading with authenticity [13:18] Self-reflection questions for female leaders [17:51] Prioritizing self-worth in leadership roles [28:31] Reclaiming the word ambition while still maintaining compassion as a female leader RESOURCES Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead by Jenny Mitchell CONNECT WITH JENNY LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell Instagram: @jennychavender Website: chavender.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	27 Aug 2024	E55: Incorporating Behavioural Science into Fundraising Strategies with Howard Levy	00:35:02
In today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am very excited to have Howard Levy as my guest. Howard is the president of the Red Rooster Group and helps organizations engage their audiences, wake up their brands, and create systemic change. How does he do this? Through behavioral science principles, sophisticated messaging strategies, and data-driven campaigns. Today, Howard is sharing how you can incorporate behavioral science into your fundraising strategies to create more effective campaigns. In this episode: [02:51] Nonprofit marketing and brand strategy pain points [08:01] Behavioral science trends that encourage people to give [15:59] The Actionology Method: Incorporating behavioral science into fundraising strategies [24:49] The technology used for fundraising strategies [29:37] The power of stories in fundraising RESOURCES Red Rooster Group Actionology Card Deck CONNECT WITH HOWARD LinkedIn: Howard Adam Levy Website: redroostergroup.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	03 Sep 2024	E56: Connecting with Your Nonprofit Supporters with Jane Pfeiffer	00:32:19
On today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am excited to have Jane Pfeiffer as my guest. Jane is the founder and president of Fieldtrip - a cause-driven agency that amplifies nonprofits and the impact they make. Jane and her team recently surveyed 400 participants to explore people's thoughts and feelings about supporting nonprofits. She is sharing the fascinating insights from that survey with us and discussing how nonprofits can better connect with and engage their supporters. This conversation gets juicy, so you’re not going to want to miss it! In this episode: [04:14] The challenges nonprofits face in engaging multi-generations of giving [09:44] The primary motivations that drive individuals to support nonprofits [12:05] The three different donor attitudes and how to engage them [23:26] Improving nonprofit communication strategies [27:10] Building and maintaining nonprofit supporters RESOURCES Find the study here. CONNECT WITH JANE LinkedIn: Jane Pfeiffer Instagram: @wearefieldtrip Website: wearefieldtrip.com Email: janep@wearefieldtrip.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	10 Sep 2024	E57: Using Scientific Data-Driven Decision Making in Your Nonprofit with Sheela Mahajan	00:37:45
When I learned about today’s guest as a working mom, business owner, and CEO of the Nonprofit Science Institute, I couldn’t wait to have her on the podcast. Sheela Mahajan helps nonprofits go from intangible and ambiguous goals to quantifiable, measured impact. She is leading the effort in bringing scientific thinking to the nonprofit field. Sheela is sharing her Signals Framework with us, a process to help nonprofits make informed decisions, and explaining how scientific thinking can help your nonprofit. In this episode: [05:58] Practical strategies for science based decision making [11:11] A case study of scientific thinking leading to significant measurable outcomes [18:52] Developing effective implementation plans grounded in evidence [24:36] Coaching clients on scientific data-driven decision making [28:31] Prioritizing buy-in and belonging with the Signals Framework RESOURCES CONNECT WITH SHEELA LinkedIn: Sheela Mahajan Website: nonprofit-science.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	17 Sep 2024	E58: Incorporating Mindfulness at Your Nonprofit with Megan Whitney	00:51:45
I'm very excited to have Megan Whitney on this episode of Lead with Heart. Megan is talking about burnout and sharing some mindfulness strategies we can use to build a supportive and inclusive nonprofit culture. Megan is a seasoned fundraising consultant and mindfulness coach with 17 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She understands the unique pressures of nonprofit work firsthand, having burned out a decade ago. Since then, she's dedicated her career to helping change-makers navigate the stress and exhaustion that can come with this work. Megan is truly doing wonderful work in the world and I can’t wait to share it with you in this episode. In this episode: [02:52] Megan’s experience with burnout [08:01] The early warning signs of burnout and the difference between burnout and stress [19:09] Mindfulness strategies for building a supportive and inclusive nonprofit culture [35:26] Megan’s mindfulness community and the different practices she offers [38:30] Creating mindful micro-moments RESOURCES Megan’s Nonprofit Burnout Prevention Kit CONNECT WITH MEGAN LinkedIn: Megan Whitney Instagram: @bemindfulwithmeg Website: meganwhitneycoaching.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	24 Sep 2024	E59: Scaling Compassion with Echo VanderWal, Founder of The Luke Commission	00:34:16
I am very excited and honored to have Echo VanderWal as today’s guest on the Lead with Heart podcast. Echo is the founder of The Luke Commission (also known as TLC) and has led TLC to scale compassion in a way many deemed impossible. TLC’s mission is to provide free, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations in Eswatini and has transformed the lives of 1000s. Today, TLC serves one-third of the nation, all without any cost to the patients. Echo is sharing how she has made compassion her guide and followed a human-centered approach to scaling. In this episode: [05:38] How to let compassion guide you and your nonprofit [07:29] A human-centered approach to scaling [11:04] Creating a space for people to process pain within your organization [18:32] Reimagining your organization in terms of core values and qualities [26:53] Navigating conflict in the workplace RESOURCES CONNECT WITH ECHO LinkedIn: Echo VanderWal Email: info@lukecommission.org Website: lukecommission.org Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	01 Oct 2024	E60: From Survival Mode to Empowered Leadership with Kathy Archer	00:41:53
Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I am very excited to have Kathy Archer as my guest today. Kathy is a leadership development coach and an expert in women's leadership and personal development. Kathy has dedicated her career to helping women discover their true leadership potential by mastering their inner guidance system and building the confidence needed to thrive beyond survival mode. She is sharing some of those insights and strategies with us today. In this episode: [06:09] The definition of teaching, mentoring, and coaching. [09:06] Using the inner guidance system to access your inner wisdom [15:49] Shifting from survival mode to a more empowered leadership stance [23:58] Practices for women to build and sustain their confidence [32:04] How women can trust their intuition in their decision-making process RESOURCES CONNECT WITH KATHY Instagram: @kathydarcher LinkedIn: Kathy Archer Website: kathyarcher.com The Training Library Membership Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential By Awakening Your Inner Guidance System by Kathy Archer Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	08 Oct 2024	E61: Fundraising Lessons from a Nonprofit Veteran with Dr. Rob Harter	00:43:00
Today’s guest is Dr. Rob Harter - a nonprofit executive professional with over 29 years of experience leading and building nonprofit organizations, fundraising, leveraging resources, and managing organizational growth. He has a lot of advice to share on fundraising trends, what makes a fundraiser successful, and why creating a culture of development at your nonprofit is so important. Rob's passion and commitment to nonprofit leadership and coaching is truly inspiring and I can’t wait for you to learn more about his experience in leading and building nonprofit organizations. In this episode: [04:03] Key changes in the nonprofit sector over the last 30 years and the key to a successful nonprofit [12:53] The challenges nonprofits face in building a human-to-human connection [21:24] Strategies to maintain motivation and energy in a team dynamic [23:59] Key traits of a successful fundraiser [30:27] Getting clear on your nonprofit’s mission [34:13] Advice for aspiring nonprofit leaders wanting to make a significant impact in their organizations and communities RESOURCES CONNECT WITH ROB LinkedIn: Dr. Rob Harter Podcast: nonprofitleadershippodcast.org Instagram: @robharter Website: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Oct 2024	E62: Turning Personal Loss Into Community Impact with Susan Combs from Pancakes for Roger	00:34:06
Today’s guest is Susan Combs - the founder of the nonprofit organization Pancakes for Roger. Her journey began with a heartfelt tribute to her father, Major General Roger Combs, a Vietnam War veteran who battled throat cancer due to Agent Orange exposure. From a simple wish for pancakes to a nationwide movement, Susan has turned a personal loss into a mission of giving back to the brave men and women who serve our country. Her innovative approach to fundraising and community engagement has propelled Pancakes for Roger to incredible heights, making a tangible difference in the lives of veterans. I’m honored that she is sharing her story with us today. In this episode: [02:34] The emotional journey that led Susan to create Pancakes for Rogers [07:51] Overcoming the challenges that accompany grief [12:25] How to navigate difficult conversations [17:21] The differences between starting a nonprofit and a for-profit organization [21:12] Using social media to create a sense of community [24:52] Upcoming initiatives for Pancakes for Roger RESOURCES Pancakes for Roger: A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons by Susan Combs CONNECT WITH SUSAN LinkedIn: Susan L Combs Instagram: @combsandcompany and @pancakesforroger Website: pancakesforroger.org Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	22 Oct 2024	E63: Leveraging Corporate Partnerships for Nonprofit Growth with Carol Cone	00:46:37
I am honored to have Carol Cone on the podcast today. She is a visionary who saw the immense potential in linking business and social issues way back in the early eighties. Carol spearheaded the walking movement for the Rockport shoe company, transforming it into a household name and growing the business exponentially. Beyond Rockport, her initiatives have touched and saved millions of lives. Carol has raised over 5 billion for social causes, proving that business can indeed be a powerful force for good. In this episode: [07:10] How partnerships can position an organization to scale [13:54] How nonprofits can set themselves up to partner with corporations and how to track the outcomes from this partnership [24:21] Creating a campaign that resonates across different cultures [37:12] The role of purpose-driven leadership in today’s business landscape Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding: Seven Principles to Power Extraordinary Results by Jocelyne S. Daw, Carol Cone, Kristian Darigan Merenda, and Anne Erhard CONNECT WITH CAROL LinkedIn: Carol Cone Instagram: @cc_onpurpose Website: carolconeonpurpose.com Podcast: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	29 Oct 2024	E64: Unlocking the Potential of Nonprofit Consulting with Julia Devine	00:47:40
I have a special episode lined up for you today with guest, Julia Devine, who co-founded Relatable Nonprofit with her business partner Catalina Parker. These two trailblazers left their six figure nonprofit jobs in their mid-twenties to start their own consulting agency. And over the past two years, they've not only built a successful business but they’ve also launched Relatable Nonprofit to empower other growth-driven women with nonprofit hearts to succeed in consulting. If you have ever wondered about going into nonprofit consulting, then you are not going to want to miss this episode. Julia is sharing some great tips to help you get started. In this episode: [06:48] The high turnover challenge in nonprofits [12:57] The skillsets that nonprofits should be looking for when filling development and marketing roles [18:15] How consulting can provide a viable alternative for those experiencing dissatisfaction in traditional nonprofit roles [22:50] Finding your niche and promoting your consulting business [33:28] Setting clear boundaries as a consultant [39:31] The future of nonprofit consulting RESOURCES CONNECT WITH JULIA LinkedIn: Julia Devine Instagram: @relatable_nonprofit Website: relatablenonprofit.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	05 Nov 2024	E65: Empowering Youth Through Sports with CJ Stewart from the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth	00:45:15
On this episode of Lead with Heart, I have the honor of speaking with CJ Stewart, a former Chicago Cubs outfielder and the visionary co-founder of the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth in Atlanta. Through the transformative power of baseball and tennis, the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth is empowering at-risk youth, addressing trauma, and creating lasting change. CJ’s dedication to empowering youth through sports and the L.E.A.D. Center’s innovative approaches to breaking the cycle of poverty and racism are truly inspirational. With over 17 years of impact, there is so much for us to learn from their remarkable journey. In this episode: [02:22] Using sports as a tool to address trauma in children [10:33] The unique challenges that at-risk children face and how the L.E.A.D. Center addresses those issues [14:13] How the L.E.A.D. Center engages youth to become radical philanthropists who give back to the program [20:48] Developing the mental component needed for sports and leadership [25:23] How to make a difference in your own community [34:09] Instilling the value of teamwork into your nonprofit RESOURCES CONNECT WITH CJ Instagram: @iamcjstewart and @lead2legacy_atl LinkedIn: Corteney Stewart Website: iamcjst Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	12 Nov 2024	E66: Using Emotional Intelligence to Become a Better Leader with Dr. Reggie Thomas	00:35:41
On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Reggie Thomas - a relationship guru, who passionately helps leaders cultivate healthy relationships in both their professional and personal lives. With a doctorate in organization development, Reggie has leveraged his research on emotional intelligence to enhance leadership skills and workplace culture across the globe and in numerous organizations. I love talking about all of these topics so I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation. In this episode: [03:15] Strategies to build and maintain healthy relationships in the workplace [06:12] Psychological safety in the workplace [09:23] The difference between a manager and a leader [13:28] How emotional intelligence can transform leadership styles and workplace cultures [19:21] Cultivating self-awareness and managing your triggers as a leader [26:08] Reggie's new book on burnout [30:20] Life and leadership lessons from running RESOURCES Burnout Pains: A Guide to Prevent Burnout, Rediscover Your Purpose, and Renew Your Energy by Reggie Thomas CONNECT WITH REGGIE LinkedIn: Dr. Reggie Thomas Instagram: @regman308 Website: peakepotential.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	19 Nov 2024	E67: Incorporating AI in Nonprofit Strategic Planning with Michael Burns	00:34:26
We have an exciting guest on today’s episode - Michael Burns, the co-founder of StratSimple. StratSimple is a groundbreaking tech startup that leverages artificial intelligence to automate best practices for strategic planning and beyond. I am so excited for Mike to share his insights on how your organization can utilize AI to enhance your work, the importance of annual strategic planning, and why OKRs (objectives and key results) are the ideal solution for tracking goals in the nonprofit sector. In this episode: [02:21] Using AI to transform strategic planning, run surveys, and gather data [09:42] The benefits of regular strategic planning and how this relates to budgeting [15:21] Key pillars to include in a strategic plan [17:54] Challenges nonprofits might face when implementing OKRs [20:50] The future of AI in strategic planning and how to use AI ethically in your nonprofit [26:56] Creating a psychologically safe environment for strategic planning RESOURCES Template AI Policy - http://www.stratsimple.com/resources/example-ai-usage-policy CONNECT WITH MICHAEL LinkedIn: Mike Burns Website: stratsimple.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	26 Nov 2024	E68: Unlocking a New Perspective on Philanthropy and Financing with Alix Lebec	00:42:33
On today’s episode, we’re talking all about philanthropy and financing with guest Alix Lebec - an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who has spent the past two decades working across the finance and philanthropy ecosystem. Alix is the founder and CEO of Lebec - a woman-owned and led firm that specializes in innovative finance and philanthropy. They help visionary founders, funders, and investors maximize value creation and scale solutions that solve the world’s greatest challenges. Alix has so much insight into philanthropy and financing and our conversations unlocked a whole new perspective on this topic for me. In this episode: [02:31] The vision behind founding a woman-owned and led firm in the finance and philanthropy sectors [06:22] Understanding catalytic philanthropy [11:45] Making philanthropy more accessible to grassroots organizations [16:25] The Lebec Blueprint [22:31] How to form strategic partnerships [26:31] Changing the narrative around funding [30:48] A fear of failure in philanthropy [35:11] How to be more creative with the way we access philanthropy RESOURCES CONNECT WITH ALIX LinkedIn: Alix Lebec Instagram: @alixineslebec Website: lebec.co Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	03 Dec 2024	E69: Leveraging Technology for Good with Christa Stelzmuller from Charity: Water	00:37:00
On today’s episode, I have the incredible honor of speaking with Christa Stelzmuller, the chief technology officer of Charity: Water. Since its inception in 2006, Charity: Water has been on a relentless mission to end the global water crisis. Christa brings a wealth of experience to her role, consistently implying a multidisciplinary approach that leverages data and technology to drive better decisions, products, and delivery. Her strong focus on innovation and mission-driven work makes her a standout leader in the nonprofit sector and she is sharing some of her wisdom with us today. In this episode: [05:36] The role of a chief technology officer in nonprofits [07:37] Leveraging technology to create a donor experience [12:53] Long term donor engagement and retention [19:56] Ensuring your team remains aligned and motivated towards your mission [23:39] Developing leaders and empowering women in tech [30:53] Looking ahead for Charity: Water RESOURCES CONNECT WITH CHRISTA LinkedIn: Christa Stelzmuller Website: charitywater.org Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	10 Dec 2024	E70: Creating Equal Opportunities in Tech with Ruthe Farmer, Founder of the Last Mile Education Fund	00:36:15
On today’s episode, I’m talking to Ruthe Farmer - the visionary founder and CEO of the Last Mile Education Fund. Last Mile is a nonprofit that is committed to addressing social mobility and tech diversity by investing in overlooked and under-resourced talent. They take a disruptive approach to bridging critical gaps in financial support for low income and underrepresented students, ensuring they can complete their degrees and enter the tech workforce. Ruthe is sharing the innovative approaches employed by Last Mile, the importance of increasing diversity in technology, their abundance-based philosophy, and more. In this episode: [02:38] The Last Mile Education Fund - increasing diversity in the tech and engineering fields through financial support [09:53] Last Mile’s disruptive approach to getting students into the workforce [12:49] Last Mile’s funding model and its abundance based philosophy [20:25] Identifying and accessing partnerships [26:23] Last Mile’s policy advocacy and advice for grassroots organizations to start influencing policy RESOURCES CONNECT WITH RUTHE LinkedIn: Ruthe Farmer Instagram: @lastmilefund Website: lastmile-ed.org Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	17 Dec 2024	E71: The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility with Bea Boccalandro	00:44:41
My guest on this episode of Lead with Heart is Bea Boccalandro - a world-renowned advisor on corporate purpose, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social, and governance initiatives. She is also the author of Do Good At Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing. Bea shares her journey into the world of social impact, her insights on the evolution of corporate social responsibility, and how employees at all levels can make a meaningful impact through their work. In this episode: [03:13] What led Bea to corporate social responsibility (CSR) [08:32] What CSR means and looks like in action [13:26] Common misconceptions around CSR [20:10] The inspiration behind “Do Good At Work” [26:44] Job purposing - making a meaningful contribution from your work week to others [32:38] Fostering a culture that supports social purpose among employees [35:25] The future of CSR RESOURCES Do Good At Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing by Bea Boccalandro CONNECT WITH BEA LinkedIn: Bea Boccalandro Instagram: @beaboccalandro Website: beaboccalandro.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	23 Dec 2024	E72: Transforming Fundraising Through Authentic Donor Relationships with Lisa Greer	00:36:13
Today’s guest, Lisa Greer, is someone that I have admired throughout my fundraising career. As a successful businesswoman who experienced a financial windfall, she set out to make six and seven-figure charitable donations. Lisa was shocked by the inefficiency and dysfunction she encountered within many nonprofits which leaves billions of dollars on the table and threatens the sector's viability. Today we’re talking about outdated fundraising strategies and the importance of empathy and authenticity in building long-term, meaningful relationships with donors. In this episode: [05:33] The impact of the nonprofit sector ignoring women and people of color [12:17] Building authentic donor relationships and fundraising with compassion and empathy [20:39] Ensuring your board is representative and effective [25:49] Incorporating donor inclusive experiences into your daily work [29:06] Creating a more honest and effective fundraising strategy with data [30:41] The future of the nonprofit sector RESOURCES Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference by Lisa Greer and Larissa Kostoff The Fundraiser's Handbook: A Guide to Maximizing Donations, Retaining Donors, and Saving the Giving Sector for Good by Lisa Greer CONNECT WITH LISA LinkedIn: Lisa Z G. Website: lisagreer.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	30 Dec 2024	E73: Navigating Culture Change in Your Nonprofit with Michael Randel	00:44:29
Today’s guest, Michael Randel, has a passion for creating the conditions necessary to grow effective organizations that make a sustained impact. As the founder of Randel Consulting Associates which was established in 2010, Michael has supported over 150 organizations with this goal. We’re having an insightful conversation today covering topics like building effective teams, the challenges that arise with culture change, and insights from teams that received the MacKenzie Scott grant. In this episode: [04:11] How to build an effective and aligned team [10:29] The role of diverse voices and upward feedback in organizational change [15:12] The challenges of culture change [23:36] The impact of high nonprofit turnover and how to reduce this [31:26] Productive and effective hybrid work practices [35:01] Insights from teams that received the MacKenzie Scott grant CONNECT WITH MICHAEL LinkedIn: Michael Randel Website: rcachangeadvisors.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	07 Jan 2025	E74: Bridging the Gap Between Philanthropy and the Needs of Nonprofits with John Del Bello	00:44:15
I am very excited to welcome John Del Bello as the guest on this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast. John is a visionary entrepreneur with over 35 years of community involvement who is dedicated to revolutionizing philanthropy. John is the founder and CEO of BGiving - a transformative social impact marketplace platform that aligns the aspirations of Millennials, GenZ, and future generations with the needs of community nonprofits. Today we are talking about all things philanthropy and more specifically, how we can bridge the gap between philanthropy and the needs of nonprofits. In this episode: [02:15] John’s background in philanthropy and the vision behind BGiving [09:49] Systemic challenges the nonprofit sector faces [17:24] The power of microdonations [21:51] Implementing technology to solve nonprofit challenges [29:39] Marketing tools to help nonprofits reach a broad audience at a low cost [31:27] Engaging younger generations in philanthropy RESOURCES https://www.bgiving.one/ CONNECT WITH JOHN LinkedIn: John Del Bello Website: bgiving.one Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	14 Jan 2025	E75: How to Create a Heart-Centered Coaching Business with Jason Moss	00:43:17
If you are curious about coaching as a business, today’s episode with Jason Moss is a must-listen. Jason is a multi-six-figure business coach who leads a community of over 20, 000 coaches online and has helped thousands of coaches grow their businesses and sign more clients. His work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Online Business Owner, and other leading media outlets, and his unique approach to business growth integrates identity and strategy to help coaches build wildly profitable businesses from the inside out. Jason shares the essence of heart-centered business strategies, the importance of internal beliefs in success, and actionable steps for those interested in the coaching industry. In this episode: [02:45] Jason’s path to becoming a multi-six-figure business coach [08:54] Combining passion, skills, and market needs to create a successful business [11:58] How to grow your coaching business from the inside out [17:14] Questions to help cultivate a sense of self-awareness in your clients [24:09] Overcoming barriers to showing up online as a coach [31:10] Taking a heart-centered approach to sales and marketing [36:11] Advice for aspiring coaches CONNECT WITH JASON Instagram: @jasonmosscoach Website: jasonmoss.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	21 Jan 2025	E76: Revolutionizing Board Engagement & Fundraising in Nonprofits with Derik Timmerman	00:41:03
On today’s episode, I’m welcoming the dynamic and accomplished Derik Timmerman, founder of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions - a nationwide consulting firm that empowers nonprofits to maximize their world-changing impact. Derik’s background includes serving as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and as a US Army Intelligence Officer with two combat deployments to Iraq. He's also a nationally recognized speaker and author on key topics like fundraising, grant research and writing, and board development. Derik is sharing valuable insights on nonprofit leadership and practical strategies for fundraising and board management. In this episode: [02:46] Derik’s military experience and transition to nonprofit consulting [04:56] Cultivating creativity in nonprofit leadership [08:06] How to overcome common challenges in the nonprofit sector [10:57] The value of nonprofit volunteers [18:45] The importance of major gifts [25:17] Addressing the talent problem in nonprofit boards [29:14] Creating an effective board retreat [33:32] Living out your core purpose RESOURCES The 40 Laws of Nonprofit Impact by D. T. Timmerman CONNECT WITH DERIK LinkedIn: Derik Timmerman Website: sparrowns.com and Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	28 Jan 2025	E77: Embracing Courage: Strategies for Overcoming Fear with Gina Gallaun	00:32:56
It’s time to stop letting fear hold you back and step boldly into your courage! That’s exactly what Gina Gallaun, the visionary founder of Waves & Words, has done. I’m thrilled to have her on the podcast. Gina played a pivotal role in building Wise, one of Europe's largest fintech companies, and was part of a historic IPO at the London Stock Exchange. But after eight successful years, Gina decided to embark on a different path, a world trip that would reshape her life and lead to the creation of her book, Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days. In this episode, we’re sharing how you can embrace braveness in your own life. In this episode: [02:40] The importance of courage for personal growth [08:34] The value of being surrounded by courageous women and how you can find these people in your own life [14:06] Navigating fear at any age [20:08] Actionable steps to embrace your bravery [21:27] The ROI of being courageous [22:30] Balancing the vulnerability that comes with being courageous with the need for self-preservation [25:59] Gina’s plans for the future RESOURCES Use the discount code “heart” to buy Gina’s book, Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days: Real-Life Stories from Women Around the World That Inspire You to Live Boldly. CONNECT WITH GINA LinkedIn: Gina Gallaun Instagram: @wavesandwordsinc Website: wavesandwords.org Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	04 Feb 2025	E78: The Role of Social Media in Fundraising with Brandon Peacock	00:50:37
On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m chatting to someone truly inspiring - Brandon Peacock. Brandon is the founder of Hit The Ground Running - a charity that provides invaluable support to trauma survivors. After surviving a life-altering drive-by shooting in 2020, Brandon embarked on an extraordinary journey of resilience and recovery. His experience has fueled his mission to help others rebuild their lives. He's here to share his insights on building resilience, the power of community support, and innovative approaches to philanthropy and fundraising through social channels. In this episode: [02:35] Turning a traumatic experience into a force for positive change [10:45] About Hit The Ground Running [13:08] Strategies for cultivating resilience [15:51] How to foster a sense of community [18:35] Utilizing social media to raise both awareness and funds [27:44] Creating brand consistency across all platforms [35:03] The role of social media influencers in nonprofit fundraising [40:41] Emerging social media trends for nonprofits to be aware of NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “ If I don't make it through tonight, am I proud of the legacy that I've left behind?” - Brandon Peacock “ I was able to become so resilient and remain so resilient because I found a way to find purpose in my individual struggle. And I found a way to be accountable to myself and not be a vi Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	11 Feb 2025	E79: Navigating Nonprofit Finances, Accounting & Tax Compliance with LaMichelle Hecht	00:36:17
Today’s episode is about all things nonprofit finance and accounting with LaMichelle Hecht. These are such important topics that a lot of people do not understand, which is why I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast. LaMichelle is the owner and CEO of Overhead Solutions Group, a CPA firm specializing in accounting assurance and tax services for nonprofit organizations. She has over nine years of experience and is a trusted advisor dedicated to excellence and passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals. In this episode: [02:36] LaMichelle’s background and business [05:22] A common financial pitfall among nonprofit organizations [07:18] A board's role in an organization’s financial responsibility [08:58] Audited financial statements [12:12] Restricted vs. unrestricted funds [13:52] Strategic financial planning [17:14] Misconceptions in nonprofit accounting and tax compliance [19:16] In-house accountant vs. consultant [21:06] Effective budget planning and how to build a strong financial foundation in your organization [26:03] Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program insights [28:14] Advice for professionals looking to build their network RESOURCES CONNECT WITH LAMICHELLE LinkedIn: LaMichelle Hecht Website: overheadsolutionsgroup.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	18 Feb 2025	E80: Empathy as a Superpower: The Journey to Aligned Living with David Waldas	00:42:04
If you find navigating the world as an empath exhausting, I’m thrilled to introduce this podcast’s guest, David Waldas. David is an inspiring leader and the visionary behind the aligned living system. His mission is to empower individuals to find purpose, clarity, and fulfillment in their lives through a holistic integrative approach. Whether you're a corporate executive, an entrepreneur, a nonprofit professional, or someone looking for some personal healing and growth, tune into this episode because David has insights that have transformed lives across the globe. In this episode: [02:40] David’s background and transformative journey [06:52] Exploring empathy, emotional connection, and aligned living [13:20] Healing deep-seated emotional wounds [19:07] Creating healthy emotional boundaries as an empath [22:24] The Aligned Living Foundation [31:03] The importance of safety and security NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “ Energy is the deepest form of communication, but we pretend it doesn't exist.” - David Waldas “ When we're already comfortable inside of ourselves, cause we're tapping into our energy first, we stopped needing the world to be different.” - David Waldas “ We have all these experiences in life that we don't even touch because we don't feel safe enough to open them up.” - David Waldas CONNECT WITH DAVID Instagram: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	25 Feb 2025	E81: Practical Leadership Strategies: Self-Management, Maximising Productivity & Ethical Leadership with Christian Muntean	00:45:24
On today’s episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, we’re covering many of my favorite leadership topics with Christian Muntean - a consultant who has empowered business owners and executives to boost revenues by over $500 million while also helping them reclaim valuable time for their families. Christian is the author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance which provides leaders with a structured pathway to achieving success while maintaining balance in their personal and professional lives. We’ll be exploring this concept more in this episode. Christian also offers a unique perspective on ethical leadership, employee care, and community service. In this episode: [02:59] The impact of good leadership and equipping people to lead [07:06] The concept and core pillars of a structured approach to leadership [15:31] The importance of self-management and tools leaders can use to self-manage [19:51] Strategies for maximizing productivity during times of high energy [22:48] Addressing the root cause of conflict [31:42] Ethical leadership: How leaders can prioritize employee care without sacrificing business growth [38:44] Advice for emerging leaders RESOURCES Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance by Christian Muntean Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	04 Mar 2025	E82: Project Management for Nonprofits with Executive Consultant & PMP Instructor Tamara McLemore	00:37:54
On today’s episode of Lead with Heart, we are exploring all things project management and the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification with Tamara McLemore. Tamara is the powerhouse founder of Tamara McLemore Enterprises, an executive consultant, a PMP instructor, and an award winning speaker who's revolutionizing the way mid-career professional women approach project management. Through her innovative PMP exam two-week intensive, Tamra has condensed months of preparation into a streamlined 30 day path to certification. Tamara is sharing her insights on risk management, people management, the significance of feedback, and more. In this episode: [02:40] Understanding the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification [08:18] Project management for nonprofits [11:22] Leadership lessons from project management [13:23] The importance of risk management [15:38] Empowering mid-career women in project management [17:33] Bridging the gap between project management and people management [23:11] How project managers can provide constructive feedback [27:08] Empowering women to ask for raises [32:41] Busting PMP Certification myths CONNECT WITH TAMARA LinkedIn: Tamara McLemore Instagram: @tamarajoyful Website: https://iwantmypmp.com/ Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	11 Mar 2025	E83: The Transformative Power of Philanthropy in Global Healthcare with Scott Marcello from African Mission Healthcare	00:41:01
In this episode, we're diving into the transformative power of philanthropy in global healthcare with Scott Marcello, president and board member of African Mission Healthcare (AMH). AMH is dedicated to strengthening health systems in underserved regions across Africa, particularly through support for faith-based missionary hospitals. We are going to explore how AMH is bridging gaps in healthcare access, their efforts to tackle global health disparities, and the personal motivations driving Scott's impactful philanthropic work. In this episode: [02:44] Scott’s journey and role in African Mission Healthcare [07:07] Building relationships with mission hospitals across Africa [11:13] The motivation behind partnering with mission hospitals [15:09] The impact of private philanthropy in addressing the needs of global healthcare [21:03] Ethical storytelling for an internationally based nonprofit [26:34] Engaging donors to understand your mission [29:13] The vision for AMH for 2025 and beyond CONNECT WITH SCOTT LinkedIn: Scott Marcello Email: scott.marcello@africanmissionhealthcare.org Instagram: @africanmissionhealthcare_ Website: https Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	18 Mar 2025	E84: Empowering Nonprofit Teams Through Effective HR Practices with Tiffany Slater	00:42:57
This episode is all about navigating HR in the nonprofit sector. We’re discussing the importance of onboarding, building a supportive work culture, employee retention and more with Dr. Tiffany Slater. Tiffany is the founder and CEO of HR Tailormade and is here to help nonprofit leaders and small business owners navigate the complex world of HR with heart and expertise. She is a trailblazing entrepreneur who built her business from the ground up, offering HR solutions that not only ensure compliance, but also foster thriving workplace cultures. Tiffany has so much practical advice to share with us today. In this episode: [04:04] Understanding human resources [06:38] Cultivating culture within an organization and prioritising feedback [11:44] The critical role of the onboarding process [17:15] When to hire HR in-house versus a consultant [18:50] Approaching difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism [22:36] Building an inclusive work environment in the nonprofit space [32:00] The key to employee retention in nonprofits and investing in employee well-being CONNECT WITH TIFFANY LinkedIn: Tiffany E. Slater Instagram: @hrtailormade Website: https://hrtailormade.com/ Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	25 Mar 2025	E85: The Value of Connection and Collaboration in Nonprofits with Britt Hogue	00:32:22
In this episode of Lead with Heart, we’re talking all about connection and collaboration with Britt Hogue - the founder of The Collective Good. With over 20 years of experience spanning the social, public, and private sectors, Britt has dedicated her career to fostering collaboration and connection. She knows firsthand that working collectively, whether as families, teams, or nations, can drive impactful solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. We’re discussing the importance of collectivism in nonprofit work, the impact of connection on human well-being, and practical ways organizations can build relationships to enhance their mission. In this episode: [02:18] Britt’s background [04:31] The value of collaboration [09:27] The impact of connection and loneliness on individuals and societies [14:39] Engaging volunteers and donors through authentic relationships [16:51] Finding common ground between diverse groups of people [25:06] Practical strategies for collaborating effectively in situations that may appear adverse [28:00] How to invest in relationships CONNECT WITH BRITT LinkedIn: Britt Hogue Website: https://www.the-collective-good.com/ Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	01 Apr 2025	E86: The Transformative Power of Advocacy with Laura Bonnell	00:33:41
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I am joined by Laura Bonnell, the founder of The Bonnell Foundation and host of the Living with Cystic Fibrosis Podcast. Laura's journey into advocacy began when her mother's instincts clashed with initial medical skepticism, ultimately leading to a life-changing diagnosis for her daughter Molly. Fueled by a passion to help her daughter and others with cystic fibrosis (CF), Laura shifted from a journalism career to nonprofit leadership, combining her storytelling skills and commitment to advocacy. Now, she's raising awareness, supporting families, and working with legislators to drive meaningful change for those living with CF. Our conversation delves into the challenges faced by CF families, the importance of storytelling in fundraising and awareness, and the role of nonprofit advocacy in creating meaningful change. In this episode: [02:46] Turning a challenging experience into a mission-driven career [06:11] Understanding cystic fibrosis and The Bonnell Foundation [08:38] The challenges cystic fibrosis families face once they receive the diagnosis [10:10] The Bonnell Foundation’s funding model [11:55] The value of telling your story [14:10] The key components of ethical storytelling [21:24] Adopting an advocacy mindset to create impactful and sustainable nonprofit growth [27:37] Involving children in advocacy [29:09] The Bonnell Foundation’s goals for the future CONNECT WITH LAURA LinkedIn: Laura Bonnell Instagram: @laurabonnell Website: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/ Email: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	08 Apr 2025	E87: Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Radical Empathy, Trust & Vulnerability with Christy Pretzinger	00:43:52
I am thrilled to welcome Christy Pretzinger as my guest on this episode of Lead with Heart. Christy is the CEO and founder of WG Content - a company that has reshaped the healthcare content landscape through an inspiring approach centered on kindness and people-focused values. She's a sought-after speaker and expert on topics like emotional intelligence, trust, and the often overlooked soft skills that create truly connected and effective workplaces. These are some of my favorite topics to discuss, so let’s dive into Christy's insights on creating inclusive, trust-filled cultures that prioritize human connection. In this episode: [02:33] Building a business on the foundation of kindness [05:19] Co-creating your business's values with your team [08:54] Using personality typing to engage your team [12:39] Radical empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership [20:14] Leading with trust and vulnerability [25:12] Holding people accountable with empathy [29:10] Building team culture intentionally [30:47] Personal development for business growth RESOURCES CONNECT WITH CHRISTY LinkedIn: Christy Pretzinger Website: https://wgcontent.com/ Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	15 Apr 2025	E88: Transforming Fundraising through Principled Nonprofit Leadership with Andrew Olsen	00:45:07
Principled leadership is essential to nonprofit success—a belief strongly held by my guest, Andrew Olsen. Andrew helps nonprofit leaders increase impact through thriving organizational cultures that drive revenue growth. He's assisted over 500 nonprofits in raising half a billion dollars, authored bestselling books, and hosts the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast. We discuss leadership's role in fundraising, building strong donor relationships, and what's inhibiting change in nonprofits. In this episode: [02:35] Andrew’s inspirational journey [04:19] Core principles for building a successful fundraising program [06:10] Challenges in nonprofit leadership relating to fundraising and philanthropy and how to combat them [13:35] Hiring an effective fundraiser [19:32] The connection between a positive internal culture and fundraising success [21:23] The factor that is inhibiting change in nonprofits [29:30] Strengthening relationships with major donors [34:39] Managing time to prioritize the most effective fundraising strategies RESOURCES 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make and How You Can Avoid Them by Andrew Olsen CONNECT WITH ANDREW LinkedIn: Andrew Olsen Instagram: Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*
	22 Apr 2025	E89: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Faith-Based Leadership with Elaine Lankford	00:32:37
On this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Elaine Lankford, a passionate advocate for Christian female entrepreneurs and a true champion of empowering women to pursue their God-sized dreams. Elaine is the founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International. She has dedicated her life to equipping women to launch and grow successful businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. With her expertise as a certified John Maxwell team member, Elaine blends faith-based entrepreneurial coaching, leadership development, and strategic planning to help women step confidently into their calling. I can’t wait for you to hear her wisdom on these topics today. In this episode: [02:39] Elaine’s transition from nursing to coaching [05:53] The two main challenges female entrepreneurs face [07:22] A four-pronged approach to empowering female entrepreneurs [13:29] How to serve diverse communities [19:00] John Maxwell’s leadership principles [22:07] Key leadership traits for running a successful small business, nonprofit, or ministry [23:47] Building organizational legacy [26:31] Highlights from the She Steps Forward Conference RESOURCES Find John Maxwell’s books HERE. CONNECT WITH ELAINE LinkedIn: Elaine Lankford Instagram: @shestepsforwardinternational Email: elaine@shestepsforwardinternational.org Website: https://shestepsforwardinternational.org Send 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 to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com *Produced by* *Ideablossoms*

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