What happens when a philanthropic upbringing meets a life-changing trip to Malawi?

In this episode of Fundraising Beyond Borders, I chat with Haley Cooper, CEO and founder of the Savvy Fundraiser, about her inspiring journey from Orange County, California, to establishing a nonprofit in Malawi. Haley shares how her passion for addressing malnutrition led to creating a peanut butter factory focused on community-driven solutions.

We discuss the challenges of navigating cultural nuances, building relationships with local leaders, and ensuring quality control in product production. Haley also emphasizes the importance of ethical storytelling in donor communications and highlights the need for nonprofits to adopt proactive, community-centric strategies. She reflects on lessons from her journey and shares insights from her new book, So Grow Lead.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of culturally informed fundraising and long-term nonprofit success.

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