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

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

By Haley Cooper | Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC TrainerBusinessCareersNon-Profit
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Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising episodes

  • E43: Strategies For Reducing Burnout and Turnover in Nonprofits with Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership

    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 con

    Send Haley a suggestion or request via text HERE!

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

    45 min
  • E42: Empowering Nonprofit Leadership Development and Growth with Kristin Harrington, Partner at Lead Star

    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 dedica

    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

    43 min
  • E41: Reduce CEO Burnout and Boost Board Engagement with Sabrina Hernandez, CEO of Supporting World Hope

    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:

    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

    43 min
  • E40: The “Six Thinking Hats” Approach to Inclusive And Thoughtful Meetings with Author Joshua Berry

    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 orga

    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

    47 min
  • E39: Corporate Culture and Leadership in Your Nonprofit with Marine Corps Veteran & Founder And CEO of Groundswell, Jake Wood

    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
    YouTube: thesavvyfundraiser
    Produced by Ideablossoms

    36 min
  • E38: Navigating Anxiety as a Nonprofit Leader with Dr. Robyn Graham

    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:

    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

    49 min
  • E37: Trauma-Informed Leadership And Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Dimple Dhabalia, founder of Roots in the Clouds

    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:

    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

    39 min
  • E36: Creating an Inclusive Work Environment in Your Nonprofit with Carmita Semaan, founder and CEO of the Surge Institute

    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:

    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

    45 min
  • E35: What's a Fractional Executive or Fractional Fundraiser? With Cindy Wagman, founder of The Fractional Fundraising Movement

    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:

    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

    43 min
  • E34: Cultivating Courageous Leadership in Nonprofit Fundraising with Major Gift Strategist Julie Ordoñez

    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:

    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

    47 min

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

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Welcome to the Lead with Heart Podcast, where the heartbeat of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and fundraising resonates in every episode. I'm Haley, your host—a Certified Fundraising Executive…

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