helping small nonprofit leaders end overwhelm and drive mission momentum

overwhelmed? people problems? hitting a growth ceiling?

Small nonprofit leaders are drowning in endless to-dos, frustrating team dynamics, and the constant pressure to grow with limited resources. Without the right systems and support, missions stall, passion fades, and burnout becomes inevitable.

At Freed Leaders, we help small nonprofit leaders end overwhelm and create mission momentum through teaching simple systems and surrounding you with the support you deserve. 

Founded by Heather Freed, LCSW, with a rich background in psychotherapy and nonprofit leadership, our mission is simple yet profound: to help nonprofit leaders maximize mission impact and personal fulfillment.

Leading a small nonprofit can be a solitary journey, and often lacks the support you need and deserve. Our goal is to change this story.

When leaders trade working harder for mastering self-leadership and building the right systems, they create thriving teams and unstoppable momentum—without burning out.

the how

  • As a licensed therapist and former nonprofit CEO, I bring a unique blend of emotional insight and practical expertise to leadership challenges.

  • Our 12-week program addresses every aspect of nonprofit leadership—from internal mindset shifts to external systems—empowering you to lead with confidence and clarity.

  • Imagine a transformative learning community built to fully support you every step of the way. Access bite-sized, on-demand learning tools, personalized 1:1 coaching, a peer community and unlimited messaging support—all crafted to deliver fast, meaningful, and lasting results.

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I’m Heather Freed, LCSW

I’m the driving force behind Freed Leaders, blending over a decade of success as a nonprofit CEO with the expertise of a licensed therapist to empower leaders to thrive.

Leading a small nonprofit shouldn’t feel like an endless hamster wheel of exhaustion and sacrifice. Breaking through growth ceilings and escaping the burnout cycle requires mastering self-leadership and building systems that drive sustainable success.

If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, amplify your impact, and reclaim your well-being, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started.