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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	E55: Incorporating Behavioural Science into Fundraising Strategies with Howard Levy	27 Aug 2024	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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E54: Empowering Female Leaders with Jenny Mitchell	20 Aug 2024	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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E45: Empowering Nonprofit Growth by Reducing CEO Reliance with Emily Taylor	04 Jun 2024	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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E44: Unleashing Women's Leadership Potential with Lydia Knight, Founder and CEO of The She Center	21 May 2024	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/ The She Center Podcast Goodies - Resources for Lead with Heart listeners 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E43: Strategies For Reducing Burnout and Turnover in Nonprofits with Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership	07 May 2024	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 importance of self-assessment [20:28] Tips for improving productivity while avoiding burnout [34:34] The importance of identifying and focusing on one's "highest value role" and delegating other tasks to maximize impact RESOURCES CONNECT WITH PATTON As the founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership, Patton has worked with over 275 nonprofit organizations, providing consulting, coaching, and training on leadership development, fundraising, and strategic p 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E42: Empowering Nonprofit Leadership Development and Growth with Kristin Harrington, Partner at Lead Star	23 Apr 2024	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://leadstar.us/ to learn more about their work and their mission. CONNECT WITH KRISTIN Kristin Harrington is a partner at Lead Star and an esteemed leadership and strategy advisor for nonprofits. From frontline roles to establishing a nonprofit with statewide success, Kristin's journey through leadership positions and consulting has equipped her with invaluable insights. Kristin's dedication to fostering innovation, mentorship, and strategic growth in nonprofits makes her 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E41: Reduce CEO Burnout and Boost Board Engagement with Sabrina Hernandez, CEO of Supporting World Hope	09 Apr 2024	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 due to stress from her role, which inspired her to launch Supporting World Hope to help other leaders avoid burnout. Facebook: @supportingworldhope Instagram: @theleadershiparchitect YouTube: @supportingworldhope Website: ht 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E40: The “Six Thinking Hats” Approach to Inclusive And Thoughtful Meetings with Author Joshua Berry	26 Mar 2024	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 RESOURCES CONNECT WITH JOSHUA BERRY Joshua Berry is an entrepreneur, seasoned leadership expert, and the co-founder of Econic. Joshua is also the author of "Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World," a book that empowers readers to discover their authentic leadership potential. Through his innovative work and insightful writings, Joshua inspires individuals and organizations to embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and purpose-driven leadership. 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E39: Corporate Culture and Leadership in Your Nonprofit with Marine Corps Veteran & Founder And CEO of Groundswell, Jake Wood	12 Mar 2024	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: @jakewoodtr Website: jakewood.co, groundswell.io, and teamrubiconusa.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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E38: Navigating Anxiety as a Nonprofit Leader with Dr. Robyn Graham	27 Feb 2024	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 grow businesses for a lifetime of limitless earning potential and have a meaningful impact without being chained to social media. Robyn is a marketing and lead generation strategist, host of the globally acclaimed podcast – The Robyn Graham Show, and best-selling author. Instagram: @therobyngraham Email: robyn@therobyngraham.com Website: t 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E37: Trauma-Informed Leadership And Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds	13 Feb 2024	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 connections between people working in mission-driven spaces. Facebook: @DimpleDhabalia Instagram: @dimpstory LinkedIn: Dimple Dhabalia Website: rootsin 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E36: Creating an Inclusive Work Environment in Your Nonprofit with Carmita Semaan, founder and CEO of the Surge Institute	30 Jan 2024	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 and people of color - and shining a light on the brilliance and ingenuity that is too often overlooked and untapped in solving systemic issues. She has spent nearly 20 years in executive leadership in nonprofit and socially-responsible organizations following engineering, global strategy, and marketing success in the private sector early in her career. Twitter: @CarmitaSemaan 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E53: Setting Up Your Nonprofit’s Finances For Success with Stephanie Skryzowski	13 Aug 2024	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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E35: What's a Fractional Executive or Fractional Fundraiser? With Cindy Wagman, founder of The Fractional Fundraising Movement	16 Jan 2024	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 CONNECT WITH CINDY Cindy Wagman is a coach, consultant, and speaker who helps nonprofit consultants shake off the “shoulds”, drop the scarcity hangover from the nonprofit sector, and find abundance in entrepreneurship. She is the founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement. LinkedIn: Cindy Wagman Instagram: @cindywagman.consulting 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E34: Cultivating Courageous Leadership in Nonprofit Fundraising with Major Gift Strategist Julie Ordoñez	02 Jan 2024	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 their mission by raising major gifts that make major change. Through soul-shaking beliefs, resources, and programs like The Courage Lab, she changes what people believe, how they fundraise, and the size of their impact. Instagram: @juliemordonez LinkedIn: Julie Ordoñez Podcast: Nonprofit CourageLab Podcast 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E33: Expanding Your Board’s Fundraising through Connection with Best-Selling Author & Fundraiser Darian R. Heyman	19 Dec 2023	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 your website and he will be happy to jump on a call for 15 minutes to find out a little bit more about your organization and struggles and point you to some resources and best practices that may help. You can find Darian’s books here. CONNECT WITH DARIAN Darian's life's work of “helping people help” started during his five-year tenure as Executive Director of Craigslist Found 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E32: Co-Creation and Connection with The CEO of Thrive Impact Tucker Wannamaker	05 Dec 2023	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 having?” CONNECT WITH TUCKER As the CEO of Thrive Impact, Tucker facilitates transformational leadership development training, strategic planning, and community experiences that unlock the best in nonprofit leaders and nonprofit teams. For the last 15 years, he’s been in the trenches of community and nonprofit work as a leader inside of Ashoka, Character.org, and Youth Service America – and as a founder of the startup nonprofit, Wild Fire Tees. He’s also developed leadershi 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E31: Navigating Disagreements And Making Unlikely Allies in a Polarized Society with The CEO of dream.org Nisha Anand	21 Nov 2023	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 unlikely and unconventional partnerships to create change. As dream.org CEO, Nisha guides a team of storytellers, organizers, and policy experts working on some of society's toughest problems to create a better future for all. Instagram: @nishamanand LinkedIn: Nisha Anand Twitter: @nishamanand 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E30: Creating Clarity Internally at Your Nonprofit with Jordana Merkin from Voice for Good	07 Nov 2023	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 otherwise, you're amplifying a hollow message.” “It's important to have that clarity internally, whether you have a team of three or 30, or 300, because you really all need to be using the same language to share the same message.” “When you're aware internally of that big picture story, it's really that reminder also that you're all on the same team, working toward that same goal. And that's how you're going to really connect with people externally around that goal too.” CONNECT 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E29: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership with Sonya Perez-Lauterbach, Creator of Leadership Atlas	24 Oct 2023	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 how Groundswell is implementing sabbaticals for their staff CONNECT WITH SONYA Sonya earned her master's of science in Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern University where she fell in love with leadership coaching, workshops, and transformational one-on-one coaching. She empowers motivated change agents to move from burnout and self-doubt to leading with competence and clarity. Her practice leverages research-based coaching methods, neuroscience, psycho 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E28: Creating a Culture of Listening and Flexibility with Nichole Montoya, CEO and co-founder of Cheddar Up	10 Oct 2023	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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E27: Narrow Down Your Nonprofit's Mission And Purpose with Danielle Judd, founder of 501c3 nonprofit organization FarmHouse Rescue	26 Sep 2023	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 to see outside yourself” “The biggest thing that you can do to heal yourself is to do service. And that's something that I knew from my personal experience.” “When we're lonely, we want to take care of someone, we want to feel a sense of purpose. And these animals give us purpose.” CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Danielle is the visionary leader who founded FarmHouse Rescue, a distinguished 501c3 nonprofit organization, in 2018. This came after surviving a life 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E26: How Employers Can Provide Psychological Safety And Support for Working Parents with Lacey Kempinski, CFRE & Founder of Balanced Good	12 Sep 2023	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-driven fundraiser with nearly 15 years of experience, filled by a passion to make an impact for the cause she is championing. As an entrepreneur and business owner of Balance Good, she is now focusing on changing the way our sector supports parental leave and working parents. Lacey is also a mom of three kids, ages seven, five, and two, a lover of all things outdoors, 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E52: Empowering Youth Through Flower Farming with Hannah Blackwell of Southside Blooms	06 Aug 2024	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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E25: Building a Culture of Philanthropy with Chris Baiocchi	30 Aug 2023	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 engines we have to make change in the world. And it's like the easiest on-ramp we can give people to come alongside a cause they believe in Because I do believe that people want to do the right thing. But I also believe that most people don't know how to do the right thing. So nonprofits have this opportunity and this obligation to give people a chance to come alongside them.” CONNECT WITH CHRIS Chris has worked in the nonprofit space for more than 22 years. He’s led annu 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E24: Understanding Philanthropy And Why Giving is Selfish with Jenn Klein	15 Aug 2023	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. Because we're never going to get that time back [...] You're giving a piece of yourself that you can't get back.” CONNECT WITH JENN Founder Jenn Klein had an epiphany that after 10 years in nonprofits, she could call herself a philanthropist. She spent her career in community organizing and education. She spent hours working at lower-than-average non 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E23: How Technology Can Allow You To Accomplish Your Mission with Yulia Zhernovaya	31 Jul 2023	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 institutional knowledge, as turnover is one of the biggest challenges in the nonprofit world. A lot of time when someone leaves their organization, they take all of the knowledge with them and you don't have that data.” CONNECT WITH YULIA Yulia Zhernovaya serves as the Head of Operations and Strategy at Giveffect, the leading nonprofit software. She helps n 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E22: Using Introspection as A Tool to Create The Life You Want with Brian Ford, host of the Self Improvement Daily Podcast	15 Jul 2023	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 7 Fundamentals to Self-Improvement and discover the 7 things you must know to accelerate your personal development. CONNECT WITH BRIAN Brian is on a mission to help convert human intention into action. He does this by helping people change their own lives, through his podcast, and coaching programs, and by helping people serve others through For Purpose, the impact consult 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E21: Fundraising Strategies That Work with Amy Varga, fundraising expert and founder of The Varga Group	30 Jun 2023	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 The Varga Group's resources page here. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “People don't give to you because of your mission they give to you because of theirs. So, in order to understand what someone's mission is, what impact they're trying to make in the world, and how they can partner with your organization (...) you have to listen to them.” “There's a disconnect between the doing of being a board member which can be very administrative in some ways and why 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E20: The Role of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development with Janet Ioli	15 Jun 2023	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 Janet’s podcast: Power Presence Academy Check Janet’s books & resources at https://www.janetioli.com/booksresources/ NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “If you're focused on your own survival, you will never be a good leader.” “You can't control other 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E19: Driving Change Through Marketing: Strategies, Donors, and Mompreneur Life with Katelyn Baughan	31 May 2023	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 Katelyn Katelyn Baughan is a marketing consultant who is passionate about helping good causes develop marketing strategies that make an impact. After spending time working in the tech industry, Katelyn was called to use her marketing skills to create change and enter the nonprofit arena. Instagram: @kb_digital LinkedIn: Katelyn Baughan 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E18: Fostering Creativity And Creating a Safe Environment for Employees to Share Thoughts And Emotions with Christine Barone	15 May 2023	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 feel like every morning, every leader and every person could do this, even if it's for 10 minutes that they would get to this place of, okay, I'm owning my day now. I visualized it. I know how I want to show up” "The reason why I want to focus on corporate is the challenges now the what's going to best create a harmonious life for all the people and the leaders" CONNECT WITH Christine Linkedin: 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E17: Empowering Nonprofits through Data Equity and Communication Strategies with Meenakshi Das	30 Apr 2023	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 with it for the next two or three years. That's the actual place where the magic starts, using that data to connect with the community." "A nonprofit can use the lens of data equity to inform decisions on the leadership level and throughout the organization by doing the internal systems work to make a change, rather than just doing it to get funding. It's about accountability and making better-informed, equitable, and inclusive decisions." "Creating space for open and honest 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E16: Finding Balance: Prioritizing Self-Care for Well-Being with Ami Paradise	15 Apr 2023	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're having trouble asking for it? Who can you talk it out with? Why do I need this, what's important to me about it, and then once we stand on that are grounded in the truth of this, this is necessary to my well-being that can help fuel us into having the conversation.” - Ami Paradise CONNECT WITH Ami Ami Paradise is a professional life 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E51: The Art of Fundraising as a Relationship-Building Opportunity with Kel Haney	30 Jul 2024	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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E15: From Scarcity to Abundance: How to Shift Your Fundraising Mindset with Rhea Wong	31 Mar 2023	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: Nonprofit Lowdown NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “A big piece that I would say is number one, and I made this mistake early on is thinking that fundraising is about the money. It's not about the money. It's about relationships. It's about trying to help people, change the world, and build the legacy that they want to build. And that money is part of that journey, but we confuse the journey with the money.” 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E14: Embracing a Culture of Philanthropy with Elizabeth Abel	15 Mar 2023	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 direct reports Are they someone that primarily thinks logically authentically or empathetically, and I try and elevate those pillars in myself based on how I feel I've received their energies.” “If I have a 30-minute check-in with one of my directors, I really internally commit to spending five or six minutes not talking about work, and it's little questions like, What did you do over the weekend? It allows you to build a stronger relationship.” CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E13: Practical Ways to Support Staff And Creating More Equity and Belonging with Alison Edwards	28 Feb 2023	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 have this calling to do important work. But I just want to make sure that folks don't have to survive on that calling alone.” “I think it does start with leadership. But part of my leadership is getting out of the way so other people can create the spaces that they need and they think that their colleagues need to be successful.” “Ultimately, if we want to have good workplaces, we got to be a good workplace too, and we count ourselves as part of the change in that way.” 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E12: Learning to Take Care of Yourself First with Alana Weinroth	15 Feb 2023	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 connect with yourself more. Gabrielle Bernstein’s May Cause Miracles: A 40-Day Guidebook of Subtle Shifts for Radical Change and Unlimited Happiness. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “We feel like if we pause for ourselves, we're going to miss something for someone else. But the tru 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E11: How Leaders Can Apply Human Design to Team Dynamics with Mazarine Treyz	31 Jan 2023	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 don't do the self-work, you're going to be a terrible person to work with.” “What human design really does, is that it allows us to be aware of our flaws and vulnerabilities in a way that's not very personal. It's like, ‘oh, this is just part of my chart. This isn't personal.’” CONNECT WITH MAZARINE Mazarine Trey 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E10: Leading with Empathy with Dawn Reese	15 Jan 2023	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 visit speedoftrust.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “As nonprofit leaders [we] have to cultivate that in a really authentic way, that's really heartfelt, and not about transactions. It's about developing a heart for our mission and making sure that it's authentic. That's what I do, I don't lead with fundraising, I lead with heart [...] and that's my first step in everything I do.” “I always tell all our directors especial 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E9: What Nonprofit Leaders Should Focus on And How Data Can Support That with Traci Shirachi	15 Dec 2022	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 to know that it's going towards something, and they want to be able to see the change that's been achieved by nature of those resources being devoted.” “So, there's a change of mindset too that's involved in this process, which is as leaders and as community members, we need to really think hard about that is: ‘yes, we want to help more people, but we also want to prevent these things from happening in the first place.’” “I think funders are most interested in individuals t 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E8: Create The Transformation You Seek in Your Life & Relationships with Stephanie Courtillier	15 Nov 2022	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 here. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Alignment is a state of being it's not a state of doing.” “The to-dos will get done, and they'll get done in playfulness, and fun, and inflow versus in stress, and overwhelm and distraction. So, my to-do list becomes a thriving list, when I've set aside the time to be, to release, to relax, slow down, to appreciate.” “Experiences don't teach you anything. It's the reflection. 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E7: Focusing on Emotional Connection to Boost Performance in Your Organization with Lola Gershfeld	15 Oct 2022	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. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Emotion is the most powerful thing in the room. It’s also the most powerful agent of change if you want to help people work better together, and lead better boards dynamics and more board cultures. You’ve got to address people's emotions and then learn how to work with them.” - Lola Gershfeld “It is so important, as a leader, to create that emotional safety within yourself, but also within your team.” - Haley Cooper “Emotional connection is like 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E6: Collective Liberation and Healing with Bekah Giacomantonio	15 Sep 2022	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 facilitates dialogue between them. To learn more about Yes World, go to yesworld.org. CONNECT WITH BEKAH Bekah Giacomantonio is a consultant, facilitator, and the host and keeper of the Interdependence Incubator. After a decade of working in the community as a Restorative and Transformative Justice facilitator and a few years living in Guatemala, Bekah became a nonprofit dropout, learned about and fou 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E50: Building Your LinkedIn Presence as a Nonprofit Leader with Tania Bhattacharyya	23 Jul 2024	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: lumosmarketing.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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E5: Coaching in The Nonprofit Field & Advice for Those in Leadership Positions with Monica Horner	15 Aug 2022	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 “A lot of bosses are actually adopting coaching into their management style themselves. And if not, then they're encouraging their employees to get into coaching, because they're finding that it really, really enhances their employee's performance, and increases longevity within the organization.” - Monica Horner “Just remember that everybod 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E4: How to Achieve Happiness And Success while Changing the World with Pete Bowen	15 Jul 2022	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 to invest.” - Haley Cooper “If we really want to change the world, then the most effective way we can do that is by changing ourselves.” - Pete Bowen “It's by doing the right thing minute by minute that we become the best people we can be.” - Pete Bowen CONNECT WITH PETE BOWEN 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E3: One Step You Can Take toward Better Mental Health with Shivani Hiralal, Social Impact Leader & Wellness Coach	15 Jun 2022	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 conversations.” “It's how we prioritize our time. We all have 24 hours but it's what we do with those 24 hours in the day that really makes the difference.“ CONNECT WITH SHIVANI Linkedin: Shivani Hiralal 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org Dr. Lola Gershfeld’s EmC Masterclass helps you boost communication skills to raise more revenue. Trusted by top universities and global organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART for 10% off. CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms
	E2. Innovative Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies and Leadership Insights with Zoot Velasco	15 Jun 2022	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 it was that helped them grow. And the first thing everyone said was strategic partnerships.” “If you're a social enterprise organization or a social impact organization, your mission is to do something that nobody else is doing, or there's no reason for you to exist. So if you're not partnering with everybody else who can help you, then you're really not doi 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 for nonprofit leaders to create real impact. Trusted by 80,000+ organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox offers easy fundraising tools to help you raise more. From fast donation forms to crowdfunding, events, and Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, grow your impact with donorbox.org CONNECT WITH HALEY Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations. Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com Produced by Ideablossoms

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