379: Inspired Work, Stronger Impact with Lieve Hendren

If major donor work keeps slipping to the bottom of your to-do list, you're not alone. In this episode, we dig into why getting started feels so darn hard, what's really behind the procrastination, and how to take simple, doable steps that actually build momentum. My guest, Lieve Hendren, brings years of experience helping nonprofits build mission-aligned donor relationships, and together we unpack how to move from "I know I should" to "I'm actually doing this… and it feels good."

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction: The Best Time to Act is Now

00:09 The Importance of Diversifying Funding

00:16 Challenges in Implementing Strategies

00:21 Executive Directors' Dilemma

00:29 The Importance of Regular Strategy Conversations

Meet the Guest

My guest for this episode is Lieve.

Lieve (lee-va) Hendren is an Executive Coach helping nonprofit leaders build mission-aligned relationships and launch or revitalize major donor programs. She's interviewed 420+ philanthropists and specializes in campaigns ranging from $8M to $400M.

Author of The Joyful Flow Formula, Lieve shares a 3-step method to replace burnout with inspired productivity. She's worked with organizations like AdventHealth Foundation, Chicago Public Schools, Coca-Cola, and Save the Sound, and was part of the founding team at Predata, later acquired by FiscalNote.

Lieve holds a degree from Princeton, is a certified coach, and is pursuing a master's in neuroscience of mental health at King's College London.

Connect with Lieve:

Website: https://lievehendren.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lievehendren/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lhendren

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lieve.hendren

Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTD8CBD4

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