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 unw
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What is Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising about?
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.
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Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising is hosted by Heart. The show has published 124 episodes to date.
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Recent episodes include "E123: Choosing Clarity Over Burnout: Why I’m Pausing the Podcast" (23 December 2025, 12 minutes), "E122: Leading Through Trauma, Burnout & Transformational Philanthropy with Laura Bode" (16 December 2025, 34 minutes), and "E121: Breaking the Cycle of “I’m Too Busy”, Intentional Leadership & Sustainable Energy with Jen Recla" (9 December 2025, 37 minutes).
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Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 124 episodes.
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Booking probability for Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising requires a Pod Score of 82 or higher. Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #123
E123: Choosing Clarity Over Burnout: Why I’m Pausing the Podcast
Dec 23, 202512 min
Friends, this episode is a vulnerable one. For the first time since launching Lead with Heart, I’m pressing pause on the podcast for Q1 of 2026. Not because I’m quitting. Not because the mission has dimmed. But because...
E122: Leading Through Trauma, Burnout & Transformational Philanthropy with Laura Bode
Dec 16, 202534 min
I am so honored to share today’s conversation with Laura Bode, the newly appointed Chief Philanthropy Officer at A New Leaf. A survivor of childhood trauma, Laura rebuilt her confidence as an adult with the support of...
E121: Breaking the Cycle of “I’m Too Busy” – Intentional Leadership & Sustainable Energy with Jen Recla
Dec 9, 202537 min
I am so excited to welcome leadership coach Jen Recla to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Jen helps senior nonprofit leaders break free from burnout, reclaim their clarity and energy, and build teams that thrive even in...
E120: Digital Fundraising Trends and Donor Trust in 2026 with Javan Van Gronigen
Dec 2, 202543 min
On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m joined by Javan Van Gronigen, the founder of the creative agency Fifty & Fifty and the nonprofit fundraising platform Donately, which has helped organizations raise...
E119: Decolonizing Nonprofit Leadership: Redefining Risk, Safety & Imagination with Pierre Berastain
Nov 25, 202538 min
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Pierre Berastain, former Regional Director for North America at the Center for Public Impact and co-founder of Caminar Latino-Latinos United for Peace and Equity. Pierre...
E118: The Evolving Landscape of Generosity: Key Insights from the 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy with William Jarvis
Nov 18, 202536 min
I am thrilled to welcome William Jarvis, Managing Director and Philanthropy Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, to the Lead with Heart podcast. In this episode, we unpack the 2025 Bank of America Study of...
E117: Declutter Your Mind and Mission - How Nonprofit Leaders Can Find Focus Through Organization with Tracy Hoth
Nov 11, 202534 min
I am thrilled to welcome Tracy Hoth, founder of Simply Squared Away and host of The Organized Coach Podcast, to Lead with Heart! Tracy brings over 17 years of experience transforming chaos into clarity. She specializes...
E116: Breaking the Stigma: Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces with Dru Wischhover
Nov 4, 202543 min
I am so excited to welcome Dru Wischhover to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Over the past 20 years, Dru has founded three real estate companies — Inspired Title Group, Inspired Development Group, and Winspire LLC —...
E115: How to Thrive with ADHD as a Nonprofit Leader with Dr. Jennifer Dall
Oct 28, 202537 min
I am so excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergent specialist and founder of ADHD Holistically, to the Lead with Heart Podcast. This episode explores how understanding and embracing ADHD can...
E114: Balancing Inclusive Philanthropy and Motherhood in Nonprofit Leadership with Bree Muehlbauer
Oct 21, 202538 min
I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with Bree Muehlbauer, an accomplished fundraiser, nonprofit leader, and senior director of philanthropy at Digital Health Strategies - a healthcare-focused digital marketing...
E113: Building Bridges with Empathy, Purpose, and Action with Neil Ghosh
Oct 7, 202544 min
I am thrilled to welcome Neil Ghosh to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Neil is the former CEO of SOS Children’s Village USA, Senior Advisor to the Ousri Family Foundation, and the author of Do More Good - a #1 new release...
E112: Building Brave Spaces for Leaders of Color with Frank Velásquez Jr.
Sep 30, 202545 min
I am so excited to introduce you to Frank Velásquez Jr., a storyteller, social justice leader, and founder of 4 Da Hood. Frank is passionate about equity, authenticity, and helping leaders of color rise into their power...
E111: Mastering Difficult Conversations & Building Trust in Nonprofit Leadership with Chris Wong
Sep 23, 202543 min
I am so excited to welcome Chris Wong to the Lead with Heart Podcast. Chris is a licensed therapist, executive coach, and host of The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations podcast. With over 15 years of experience...
E110: Nonprofit Strategic Planning - How to Grow Without Burning Out with Amanda Pearce
Sep 16, 202547 min
I am so excited to welcome Amanda Pearce to the Lead with Heart Podcast! Mandy is the powerhouse founder and CEO of Funding for Good, bringing over two decades of expertise in nonprofit fundraising, organizational...
E109: Building an Equitable Future for Fundraising with Maria Rio
Sep 9, 202547 min
I am so excited to welcome Maria Rio to the podcast! Maria is the founder of Further Together, a fundraising consultancy helping nonprofit leaders raise money without stress, scarcity, or burnout. As a former refugee...
E108: Why Small Stories Create Big Impact for Nonprofit Leaders with Seth Donlin
Sep 2, 202550 min
I am thrilled to be joined by Seth Donlin, a seasoned marketing and communications coach who helps leaders master the art of authentic storytelling. With decades of experience in journalism, politics, and marketing...
E107: Combining Venture Capitalism and Philanthropy for More Sustainable Food Systems with Nick Cooney
Aug 26, 202542 min
In this episode of the Lead With Heart Podcast, I sit down with Nick Cooney, the founder and Managing Partner at Lever VC, a trailblazing early-stage venture capital fund focused on food tech, ag tech, and sustainable...
E106: Lessons from a Nonprofit Incubator for Founders Who Want to Create Real Impact with Ben Williamson
Aug 19, 202545 min
I'm excited to welcome Ben Williamson to the Lead With Heart Podcast. Ben is the Director of Recruitment at Ambitious Impact, a dynamic organization, reshaping how we identify and support the next generation of...
E105: Trust-Based Philanthropy and Sustainable Giving Strategies for Greater Impact with Sara Garske
Aug 12, 202533 min
In this episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I’m honored to welcome someone I've known my whole career, Sara Garske, the principal and founder of Elwood Advisors. With over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit...
E104: Transforming Youth Mentorship Through Culinary Arts with Catherine De Orio
Aug 5, 202536 min
In this episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Catherine De Orio, executive director of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, Emmy Award-winning TV host, and culinary changemaker, who is...
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