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

By: Haley Cooper | Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) Certified Stress Management Coach Certified EmC Trainer
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2025 Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising
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Episodes
  • E82: Project Management for Nonprofits with Tamara McLemore
    Mar 4 2025

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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/


    My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact

    As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org

    CONNECT WITH HALEY
    Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
    Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
    LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
    Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com

    Produced by Ideablossoms

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    38 mins
  • E81: Practical Leadership Strategies: Self-Management, Maximising Productivity & Ethical Leadership with Christian Muntean
    Feb 25 2025

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    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

    My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact

    As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org

    The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%.

    CONNECT WITH HALEY
    Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
    Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
    LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
    Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com

    Produced by Ideablossoms

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    45 mins
  • E80: Empathy as a Superpower: The Journey to Aligned Living with David Waldas
    Feb 18 2025

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     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


    NOTEWORTHY QUOTES


    “ 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:

    My book, Sow, Grow, Lead is live on Amazon! It shares my journey of starting a nonprofit in Malawi and offers practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders turn visions into reality, and create meaningful impact

    As the fundraising engine of choice for over 80,000 organizations in 90+ countries, Donorbox’s easy-to-use fundraising tools help you raise more money in more ways. Seamlessly embed a customizable donation form into your website that reduces donor drop-off with a 4x faster checkout, launch a crowdfunding or peer-to-peer campaign, sell event tickets, raise funds on the go with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk, and much more. Learn more at donorbox.org

    The EmC Masterclass by Dr. Lola Gershfeld will help you enhance your communication skills to raise more revenue for your mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations. Use code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a -10%.

    CONNECT WITH HALEY
    Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
    Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
    LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
    Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com

    Produced by Ideablossoms

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    42 mins

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