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

E34: Cultivating Courageous Leadership in Nonprofit Fundraising with Major Gift Strategist Julie Ordoñez

January 02, 2024 • Haley Cooper | Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC Trainer • Episode 34

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. My guest today is Julie Ordoñez, the founder of Courage Lab. Julie is a major gifts strategist and expert advisor who helps nonprofit leaders learn the strategies and practice the habits to overcome their fear of asking for more and raise major gifts.

We talk about major gift fundraising leadership, the essential qualities needed for nonprofit leaders to succeed, how to form 'mission-rooted friendships' with donors, and so much more.

In this episode:

[01:13] Julie’s path to fundraising
[06:37] Key principles of major gift fundraising in Courage Lab
[15:53] Case studies where effective leadership played a pivotal role in securing major gifts
[20:34] Essential leadership qualities that fundraisers should possess to cultivate meaningful connections and secure donations
[26:13] Staying ahead of the curve as a nonprofit leader
[32:50] Nonprofit leadership challenges and how to overcome them

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CONNECT WITH JULIE
Julie, the founder of Courage Lab is a change agent, a challenger, a bonafide fundraiser, and a certified risk taker. She believes in the power of courage, the good that comes from generosity, and the audacity of the ask. Her work is dedicated to helping nonprofit leaders fearlessly pursue their mission by raising major gifts that make major change. Through soul-shaking beliefs, resources, and programs like The Courage Lab, she changes what people believe, how they fundraise, and the size of their impact.
Instagram: @juliemordonez
LinkedIn: Julie Ordoñez
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Haley is a CFRE, Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, she brings experience in human services, homelessness, and youth nonprofits. She specializes in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, empowering nonprofit leaders to build thriving organizations.
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