Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising

In this episode, we're diving into the transformative power of philanthropy in global healthcare with Scott Marcello, president and board member of African Mission Healthcare (AMH). AMH is dedicated to strengthening health systems in underserved regions across Africa, particularly through support for faith-based missionary hospitals.

We are going to explore how AMH is bridging gaps in healthcare access, their efforts to tackle global health disparities, and the personal motivations driving Scott's impactful philanthropic work.

In this episode:

• [02:44] Scott’s journey and role in African Mission Healthcare
• [07:07] Building relationships with mission hospitals across Africa
• [11:13] The motivation behind partnering with mission hospitals
• [15:09] The impact of private philanthropy in addressing the needs of global healthcare
• [21:03] Ethical storytelling for an internationally based nonprofit
• [26:34] Engaging donors to understand your mission
• [29:13] The vision for AMH for 2025 and beyond

CONNECT WITH SCOTT

LinkedIn: Scott Marcello

Email: [email protected] 

Instagram: @africanmissionhealthcare_

Website: https://africanmissionhealthcare.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

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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
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On today’s episode of Lead with Heart, we are exploring all things project management and the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification with Tamara McLemore.

Tamara is the powerhouse founder of Tamara McLemore Enterprises, an executive consultant, a PMP instructor, and an award winning speaker who's revolutionizing the way mid-career professional women approach project management. Through her innovative PMP exam two-week intensive, Tamra has condensed months of preparation into a streamlined 30 day path to certification.

Tamara is sharing her insights on risk management, people management, the significance of feedback, and more.

In this episode:

• [02:40] Understanding the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• [08:18] Project management for nonprofits
• [11:22] Leadership lessons from project management
• [13:23] The importance of risk management
• [15:38] Empowering mid-career women in project management
• [17:33] Bridging the gap between project management and people management
• [23:11] How project managers can provide constructive feedback
• [27:08] Empowering women to ask for raises
• [32:41] Busting PMP Certification myths

CONNECT WITH TAMARA 

LinkedIn: Tamara McLemore

Instagram: @tamarajoyful

Website: https://iwantmypmp.com/ 

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!

My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies 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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms

On today’s episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, we’re covering many of my favorite leadership topics with Christian Muntean - a consultant who has empowered business owners and executives to boost revenues by over $500 million while also helping them reclaim valuable time for their families.

Christian is the author of Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance which provides leaders with a structured pathway to achieving success while maintaining balance in their personal and professional lives. We’ll be exploring this concept more in this episode.

Christian also offers a unique perspective on ethical leadership, employee care, and community service.

In this episode:

• [02:59] The impact of good leadership and equipping people to lead
• [07:06] The concept and core pillars of a structured approach to leadership
• [15:31] The importance of self-management and tools leaders can use to self-manage
• [19:51] Strategies for maximizing productivity during times of high energy
• [22:48] Addressing the root cause of conflict
• [31:42] Ethical leadership: How leaders can prioritize employee care without sacrificing business growth
• [38:44] Advice for emerging leaders

RESOURCES

Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance by Christian Muntean

CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN

LinkedIn: Christian Muntean

Website: https://www.christianmuntean.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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms

 If you find navigating the world as an empath exhausting, I’m thrilled to introduce this podcast’s guest, David Waldas.

David is an inspiring leader and the visionary behind the aligned living system. His mission is to empower individuals to find purpose, clarity, and fulfillment in their lives through a holistic integrative approach.

Whether you're a corporate executive, an entrepreneur, a nonprofit professional, or someone looking for some personal healing and growth, tune into this episode because David has insights that have transformed lives across the globe.

In this episode:

• [02:40] David’s background and transformative journey
• [06:52] Exploring empathy, emotional connection, and aligned living
• [13:20] Healing deep-seated emotional wounds
• [19:07] Creating healthy emotional boundaries as an empath
• [22:24] The Aligned Living Foundation
• [31:03] The importance of safety and security

“ Energy is the deepest form of communication, but we pretend it doesn't exist.” - David Waldas

“ When we're already comfortable inside of ourselves, cause we're tapping into our energy first, we stopped needing the world to be different.” - David Waldas

“ We have all these experiences in life that we don't even touch because we don't feel safe enough to open them up.” - David Waldas

CONNECT WITH DAVID 

Instagram: @david_waldas

LinkedIn: David Waldas

Website: https://www.davidwaldas.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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms

Today’s episode is about all things nonprofit finance and accounting with LaMichelle Hecht. These are such important topics that a lot of people do not understand, which is why I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast.

LaMichelle is the owner and CEO of Overhead Solutions Group, a CPA firm specializing in accounting assurance and tax services for nonprofit organizations. She has over nine years of experience and is a trusted advisor dedicated to excellence and passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals.

In this episode:

• [02:36] LaMichelle’s background and business
• [05:22] A common financial pitfall among nonprofit organizations
• [07:18] A board's role in an organization’s financial responsibility
• [08:58] Audited financial statements
• [12:12] Restricted vs. unrestricted funds
• [13:52] Strategic financial planning
• [17:14] Misconceptions in nonprofit accounting and tax compliance
• [19:16] In-house accountant vs. consultant
• [21:06] Effective budget planning and how to build a strong financial foundation in your organization
• [26:03] Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program insights
• [28:14] Advice for professionals looking to build their network

Website: overheadsolutionsgroup.com

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!

My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies 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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms

On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m chatting to someone truly inspiring - Brandon Peacock.

Brandon is the founder of Hit The Ground Running - a charity that provides invaluable support to trauma survivors. After surviving a life-altering drive-by shooting in 2020, Brandon embarked on an extraordinary journey of resilience and recovery. His experience has fueled his mission to help others rebuild their lives. 

He's here to share his insights on building resilience, the power of community support, and innovative approaches to philanthropy and fundraising through social channels.

In this episode:

• [02:35] Turning a traumatic experience into a force for positive change
• [10:45] About Hit The Ground Running
• [13:08] Strategies for cultivating resilience
• [15:51] How to foster a sense of community
• [18:35] Utilizing social media to raise both awareness and funds
• [27:44] Creating brand consistency across all platforms
• [35:03] The role of social media influencers in nonprofit fundraising
• [40:41] Emerging social media trends for nonprofits to be aware of

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

“ If I don't make it through tonight, am I proud of the legacy that I've left behind?” - Brandon Peacock

“ I was able to become so resilient and remain so resilient because I found a way to find purpose in my individual struggle. And I found a way to be accountable to myself and not be a victim of circumstance, but a champion of the circumstance.” - Brandon Peacock

“  We have the greatest gift of all in the not-for-profit world and its stories.” - Brandon Peacock

CONNECT WITH BRANDON 

LinkedIn: Brandon Peacock

Instagram: @peacock_brandon

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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
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It’s time to stop letting fear hold you back and step boldly into your courage! That’s exactly what Gina Gallaun, the visionary founder of Waves & Words, has done. I’m thrilled to have her on the podcast.
Gina played a pivotal role in building Wise, one of Europe's largest fintech companies, and was part of a historic IPO at the London Stock Exchange. But after eight successful years, Gina decided to embark on a different path, a world trip that would reshape her life and lead to the creation of her book, Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days.
In this episode, we’re sharing how you can embrace braveness in your own life.

In this episode:

• [02:40] The importance of courage for personal growth
• [08:34] The value of being surrounded by courageous women and how you can find these people in your own life
• [14:06] Navigating fear at any age
• [20:08] Actionable steps to embrace your bravery
• [21:27] The ROI of being courageous
• [22:30] Balancing the vulnerability that comes with being courageous with the need for self-preservation
• [25:59] Gina’s plans for the future

RESOURCES

Use the discount code “heart” to buy Gina’s book, Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days: Real-Life Stories from Women Around the World That Inspire You to Live Boldly.

CONNECT WITH GINA
LinkedIn: Gina Gallaun
Instagram: @wavesandwordsinc
Website: wavesandwords.org

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!

My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies 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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms

On today’s episode, I’m welcoming the dynamic and accomplished Derik Timmerman, founder of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions - a nationwide consulting firm that empowers nonprofits to maximize their world-changing impact.
Derik’s background includes serving as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and as a US Army Intelligence Officer with two combat deployments to Iraq. He's also a nationally recognized speaker and author on key topics like fundraising, grant research and writing, and board development.
Derik is sharing valuable insights on nonprofit leadership and practical strategies for fundraising and board management.

In this episode:

• [02:46] Derik’s military experience and transition to nonprofit consulting
• [04:56] Cultivating creativity in nonprofit leadership
• [08:06] How to overcome common challenges in the nonprofit sector
• [10:57] The value of nonprofit volunteers
• [18:45] The importance of major gifts
• [25:17] Addressing the talent problem in nonprofit boards
• [29:14] Creating an effective board retreat
• [33:32] Living out your core purpose

RESOURCES
The 40 Laws of Nonprofit Impact by D. T. Timmerman

CONNECT WITH DERIK
LinkedIn: Derik Timmerman
Website: sparrowns.com and myeasygrant.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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms

If you are curious about coaching as a business, today’s episode with Jason Moss is a must-listen. Jason is a multi-six-figure business coach who leads a community of over 20, 000 coaches online and has helped thousands of coaches grow their businesses and sign more clients.
His work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Online Business Owner, and other leading media outlets, and his unique approach to business growth integrates identity and strategy to help coaches build wildly profitable businesses from the inside out.
Jason shares the essence of heart-centered business strategies, the importance of internal beliefs in success, and actionable steps for those interested in the coaching industry.

In this episode:

• [02:45] Jason’s path to  becoming a multi-six-figure business coach
• [08:54] Combining passion, skills, and market needs to create a successful business
• [11:58] How to grow your coaching business from the inside out
• [17:14] Questions to help cultivate a sense of self-awareness in your clients
• [24:09] Overcoming barriers to showing up online as a coach
• [31:10] Taking a heart-centered approach to sales and marketing
• [36:11] Advice for aspiring coaches

CONNECT WITH JASON
Instagram: @jasonmosscoach
Website: jasonmoss.com

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!

My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies 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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms

I am very excited to welcome  John Del Bello as the guest on this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast. John is a visionary entrepreneur with over 35 years of community involvement who is dedicated to revolutionizing philanthropy.
John is the founder and CEO of  BGiving - a transformative social impact marketplace platform that aligns the aspirations of Millennials, GenZ, and future generations with the needs of community nonprofits.
Today we are talking about all things philanthropy and more specifically, how we can bridge the gap between philanthropy and the needs of nonprofits.

In this episode:

• [02:15] John’s background in philanthropy and the vision behind BGiving
• [09:49] Systemic challenges the nonprofit sector faces
• [17:24] The power of microdonations
• [21:51] Implementing technology to solve nonprofit challenges
• [29:39] Marketing tools to help nonprofits reach a broad audience at a low cost
• [31:27] Engaging younger generations in philanthropy

RESOURCES
https://www.bgiving.one/

CONNECT WITH JOHN
LinkedIn: John Del Bello
Website: bgiving.one

Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!

My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies 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
YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
Produced by Ideablossoms