What if we told you that hustle isn’t the only way to grow your nonprofit’s impact?

In this episode, I’m joined by Luis Báez, a revenue enablement strategist and sales coach whose mission is to prove that you don’t have to grind to grow.  Luis spent the last decade translating high-growth tech strategies into sustainable success for executive sales leaders and heart-centered business owners. We dive into the power of servant leadership, developing strong organizational culture, and embracing smarter systems to support sustainable growth.

If you’re a nonprofit leader navigating burnout, limited resources, and siloed teams, this conversation is your permission slip to lead differently, with heart, strategy, and intention.

In this episode:

• [02:52] Luis’s transition from sales to purpose-driven coaching
• [04:39] What “revenue enablement” means for nonprofits
• [05:57] Why donor experience matters as much as fundraising
• [07:53] The mindset blocks leaders must shift to scale without burnout
• [11:41] Building authentic workplace cultures from the top down
• [16:02] How to align core values with everyday leadership
• [20:13] Replacing grind culture with smarter systems
• [22:07] Creating succession and leadership development pathways
• [26:44] Moving from scarcity to abundance in nonprofit leadership
• [28:37] Conscious engagement and feedback for team alignment
• [31:50] A simple yet powerful strategy to build stronger teams

Find Luis’s LinkedIn Learning courses here: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/luis-baez

“ I like to think of nonprofits as businesses with a different tax privilege.” - Luis Báez

“ We have to honor the things that intrinsically motivate the people that we hire.” -

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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

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I am so excited to welcome Alejandra Ramirez Wells to the Lead With Heart Podcast. Alejandra is an internal communication strategist and culture-building expert with nearly two decades of experience helping mission-driven organizations transform from the inside out.

In this episode, we dive deep into how internal communication is the key to creating sustainable nonprofit culture, retaining talent, and reducing burnout. Alejandra shares actionable insights for developing values-based communication systems that align your team, build trust, and strengthen your impact, especially in times of change or crisis.

If you're navigating team disengagement or organizational transitions, or just want to build a more connected and resilient staff culture, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• [02:45] The hidden cost of poor internal communication
• [04:06] Signs your nonprofit culture is misaligned
• [06:02] Why values should shape internal systems
• [08:19] Conditions for a thriving nonprofit workplace
• [10:24] Creating feedback loops that lead to action
• [13:14] Internal comms in hybrid work environments
• [16:33] Crisis communication for nonprofits
• [19:24] Helping staff connect to the organizational vision
• [23:13] How internal communication affects external communication
• [26:40] Measuring the effectiveness of internal comms
• [31:08] Where to start when building a communication plan

CONNECT WITH ALEJANDRA

LinkedIn: Alejandra Ramirez Wells

Instagram: @readycultures

Website: https://www.readycultures.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 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

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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 intuitive coaching
• [07:15] Listening to your inner guidance - even when the path defies logic
• [14:37] What intuition actually is and how to access it
• [17:01] How to make your vision a reality
• [21:15] What to do when your big vision is met with doubt or skepticism
• [26:00] Practices for nonprofit leaders to reconnect with their “why”
• [30:35] Blending intuition with achievable goals and outcomes
• [32:31] Reframing goals as tools for growth - not just checkboxes
• [34:38] One daily writing practice to activate purpose, clarity, and direction

RESOURCES

DM Shimrit on Instagram with the word energy to receive her free meditation.

Learn more about Shimrit’s three-day workshop here.

CONNECT WITH SHIMRIT

LinkedIn: Shimrit Nativ

Website: https

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 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