Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising
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 (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC trainer, and, most importantly, a recovering nonprofit burnout survivor. In this empowering space, we invite nonprofit professionals to amplify their voices and unveil the heart behind their missions. Our mission is clear: to empower, elevate, and engage nonprofit leaders, fostering the growth of healthy, thriving organizations. Join me and a lineup of inspiring guests as we delve into real stories of Philanthropy, Leadership, Courage, and Empathy. Together, we explore the strategies and practices employed by these remarkable leaders to heal from burnout, propel their missions forward, raise crucial funds, and ultimately, make a lasting impact in the nonprofit world. Discover the unwavering commitment to making a difference, the resilience required to navigate the challenges of philanthropy, and the innovative approaches to leadership that drive positive change. Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit professional or just starting your journey, the Lead with Heart Podcast is your go-to resource for insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies to enhance your leadership, elevate your organization, and amplify your impact on the world of philanthropy. Tune in and let the heartbeat of leadership guide your nonprofit journey.
Episodes
This week on Lead with Heart, intuitive coach and former jazz musician Shimrit Nativ shares her journey from off-grid living to leading a thriving coaching practice. We explore how nonprofit leaders can reconnect with their purpose, rebuild trust in their intuition, and take aligned action—whether launching bold initiatives or navigating day-to-day pressures.
In this episode:
- [01:43] Meet Shimrit: From off-grid living to intuitiv...
What does it really mean to tell stories with heart - and without harm?
In this deeply moving and practical episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I’m joined by my brilliant friend Diana Farias Heinrich, CEO of Habrá Marketing and the visionary behind the EQUAstory Framework and the Ethical Nonprofit Summit. Together, we explore the complex terrain of ethical storytelling in the nonprofit sector.
Diana shares her journey from a firs...
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, your nonprofit leadership podcast focused on heart-led strategy and sustainable growth. This week, I sit down with Stephanie Sloan, founder of JLC Systems and an expert in streamlining nonprofit operations through effective SOPs.
Stephanie shares her IMPACT Method — a practical framework for evaluating workflows, preventing burnout, increasing donor and volunteer en...
I am so excited to have Kel Haney back on the podcast. She is a fundraising expert who knows firsthand how a simple five minute conversation can transform donor relationships and significantly boost engagement.
In this episode, we're exploring the power of picking up the phone to grow mid-level donors. Discover practical strategies to build meaningful relationships with donors through phone calls, ensure effective follow-ups, ...
I'm thrilled to welcome Sean Littman to this episode of Lead with Heart. Sean is a true disruptor in the nonprofit digital space, bringing over a decade of expertise in digital marketing to help organizations grow and scale. He has transformed the way nonprofits leverage Google Grants and email marketing to build stronger communities and increase impact.
We’re diving deep into the importance of digital marketing for nonprofit...
I am excited and honored to welcome Jeff Schreifels to this episode of Lead with Heart. Jeff is the principal and owner of Veritus Group - a global consulting agency specializing in major gifts and mid-level fundraising strategy. He is a pioneer of relationship-centered fundraising, and under his leadership, Veritus has helped increase mid and major gift revenue and decrease donor value attrition for hundreds of nonprofits worldwid...
On this episode of Lead with Heart, I am thrilled to introduce the incredible work of Chanda Hinton and the Chanda Center for Health, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals living with long-term physical disabilities through innovative healthcare services.
In bold advocacy efforts, the Chanda Center ensures that everyone, regardless of their physical challenges, has the right to build their own healthcare path, live in...
On this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Elaine Lankford, a passionate advocate for Christian female entrepreneurs and a true champion of empowering women to pursue their God-sized dreams.
Elaine is the founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International. She has dedicated her life to equipping women to launch and grow successful businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. With her expertise as a certified John Ma...
Principled leadership is essential to nonprofit success—a belief strongly held by my guest, Andrew Olsen.
Andrew helps nonprofit leaders increase impact through thriving organizational cultures that drive revenue growth. He's assisted over 500 nonprofits in raising half a billion dollars, authored bestselling books, and hosts the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast.
We discuss leadership's role in fundraising, building strong don...
I am thrilled to welcome Christy Pretzinger as my guest on this episode of Lead with Heart. Christy is the CEO and founder of WG Content - a company that has reshaped the healthcare content landscape through an inspiring approach centered on kindness and people-focused values.
She's a sought-after speaker and expert on topics like emotional intelligence, trust, and the often overlooked soft skills that create truly connected a...
In this episode of Lead with Heart, I am joined by Laura Bonnell, the founder of The Bonnell Foundation and host of the Living with Cystic Fibrosis Podcast.
Laura's journey into advocacy began when her mother's instincts clashed with initial medical skepticism, ultimately leading to a life-changing diagnosis for her daughter Molly. Fueled by a passion to help her daughter and others with cystic fibrosis (CF), Laura shifte...
In this episode of Lead with Heart, we’re talking all about connection and collaboration with Britt Hogue - the founder of The Collective Good.
With over 20 years of experience spanning the social, public, and private sectors, Britt has dedicated her career to fostering collaboration and connection. She knows firsthand that working collectively, whether as families, teams, or nations, can drive impactful solutions to some of our mo...
This episode is all about navigating HR in the nonprofit sector. We’re discussing the importance of onboarding, building a supportive work culture, employee retention and more with Dr. Tiffany Slater.
Tiffany is the founder and CEO of HR Tailormade and is here to help nonprofit leaders and small business owners navigate the complex world of HR with heart and expertise.
She is a trailblazing entrepreneur who built her business from th...
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 ...
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-w...
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 p...
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 lo...
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 trust...
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'...
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 differ...
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.