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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 development, and business growth.
In this episode, we dive into the realities of nonprofit burnout, the power of saying no, and how strategic planning can be your best tool for focus, fundraising, and freedom. Mandy shares her personal journey of leaving burnout behind and building a thriving consulting business that empowers nonprofits and consultants alike.
In this episode:
- [03:04] How Funding for Good originated and became what it is today
- [05:55] What burnout looks like and how it sneaks up on leaders
- [10:17] Common patterns that lead to burnout and how to shift them
- [13:56] How strategic planning helps nonprofit leaders avoid burnout
- [17:21] Aligning fundraising strategies with your strategic plan
- [19:29] Who should be involved in creating a strategic plan
- [21:22] Cultivating buy-in and belonging when creating a strategic plan
- [23:44] Turning your strategic plan into action with timelines and accountability
- [29:41] Navigating nonprofit transitions and leadership turnover
- [34:12] How to communicate effectively with your nonprofit team
- [40:00] What work-life balance looks like for Mandy today
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“ Burnout is whenever you get to a point that you can’t easily figure out how to move forward or how to make progress. Everything seems overwhelming.” – Amanda Pearce
“When you say yes, you’re saying no to something else. Even if you don’t realize it yet, you’re making a commitment of your time, your energy, and your resources that’s going to prevent you from doing something else.” – Amanda Pearce
“You can’t be more concerned about your client’s success than they are.” – Amanda Pearce
RESOURCES
5-Part Strategic Planning Webinar Series: https://fundingforgood.org/strategic-planning-webinar-series/
E32: The Power of Co-Creation and Connection with Tucker Wannamaker
E35: The Fractional Fundraising Movement with Cindy Wagman
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CONNECT WITH MANDY
LinkedIn: Amanda Pearce
Website: https://fundingforgood.org/
CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
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