Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell

People challenges are inevitable in every nonprofit, but too often, leaders find themselves navigating employee conflict, performance issues, and difficult conversations without the tools or training to do so effectively. In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell sits down with Bernadette Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of Visionova HR Consulting, to explore how nonprofit leaders can proactive...

What if your nonprofit's next biggest advocates aren't celebrities, but the creators your audience already trusts every day? In this week's episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with Ashwath Narayanan, Founder and CEO of Social Currant, to explore how nonprofits can harness the power of creators and influencer partnerships to expand their reach, build authentic communities, a...

What makes someone truly believe in your nonprofit’s mission enough to give, advocate, and stay connected for the long haul? In this week’s episode of Nonprofit Nation , Julia sits down with Loree Lipstein, Founder and CEO of Thread Strategies, to unpack one of the most important — and often overlooked — fundraising tools nonprofits need: a compelling case for support. With more than two decades o...

What if the reason most nonprofit strategic plans fail isn’t the strategy itself, but the process behind it? In this week’s episode of Nonprofit Nation , Julia sits down with nonprofit consultant, educator, and author Renee Rubin Ross to explore what it truly means to create an inclusive strategic planning process. Drawing from her new book, Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits , Renee shar...

What happens when nonprofits stop centering funders and start centering relationships? In this week’s episode of Nonprofit Nation , Julia sits down with Jacob Adams, founder of Inner Spark Learning Lab, to unpack what he calls the “Disconnection Crisis” — a pattern showing up across education, philanthropy, and social impact work. Drawing from years of experience working with more than 40,000 Blac...

Healthcare access remains one of the greatest challenges facing communities around the world. But what does it take to build an organization capable of delivering life-saving medical supplies to hospitals and clinics in more than 135 countries while earning the trust of donors, volunteers, and partners along the way? In this episode, I sit down with Douglas Jackson, President and CEO of Project C....

Live from GiveCon 2026, this special roundtable episode brings together some of the nonprofit sector's most candid voices for a conversation about the advice, lessons, and realities that rarely make it into conference presentations. Some of the most valuable advice in this industry never makes it onto a conference slide. In this live discussion, we get into the conversations leaders usually s...

Nonprofits are often told to scale their impact, but what happens when growth risks pulling organizations away from the communities they serve? In this episode, I sit down with Angelique Albert, CEO of Native Forward Scholars Fund, to discuss what it means to grow with intention, stay rooted in community, and lead through trust. Raised on the Flathead Indian Reservation and now leading the largest...

Nonprofits are producing more digital content than ever - emails, social posts, website updates, advocacy campaigns -yet many practitioners still feel like their work doesn’t add up to a cohesive strategy. In this episode, I speak with digital strategist Brad Caldana about how nonprofit organizations can move from executing scattered digital tactics to leading with a clear strategic plan. Brad sha...

In a world defined by uncertainty-funding cuts, global instability, and constant change-what if doubt isn’t something to overcome, but something to lead with? In this episode, I sit down with Marc A. Pitman, founder of Concord Leadership Group and a leading voice in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and executive coaching. With more than two decades of experience coaching CEOs and training over 2...

This is an episode detailing some of the highlights from my recent session at the AFP international conference in San Diego - Josh Hirsch and I delivered a standing room only session on Mastering Short-Form Video, and it was so fun to be back at ICON and standing in front of nonprofits curious about video content and wanting to learn and connect. I’ll have more interviews and audio content from th...

This is the recording of a webinar that I recently did, called From Scroll to Support: 10 Ways to Drive More Donors to Your Online Giving Page . Get the Nonprofit Social Media Content Planner: https://www.donorperfect.com/whitepapers/generic/the-nonprofit-social-media-content-planner/ Many nonprofits spend time optimizing their donation forms but struggle with a bigger challenge: getting the right...

In this episode, Julia sits down with Cristóbal Durán and Derek Kitts, founders of WinFlip, to explore how AI-driven tools are reshaping the landscape of local political campaigns and what that means for nonprofits and grassroots organizers. While national campaigns often have access to sophisticated data and strategy teams, down-ballot candidates frequently operate without the same resources. The...

What should nonprofits do when their communities are grieving, fearful, and demanding accountability? In moments of crisis, nonprofit leaders are often called upon to do more than deliver services. They must communicate with empathy, support their teams, stand alongside their communities, and decide whether, and how, to speak publicly about events that are unfolding in real time. In this episode o...

What does it really take to build a thriving community in the nonprofit sector? On this episode, I’m joined by Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott, co-founders of We Are For Good, a global nonprofit community and podcast dedicated to helping nonprofit professionals learn, grow, and lead with purpose. Through their platform, Jon and Becky have helped thousands of fundraisers and nonprofit leaders connect...

Only 5% of the population say they would consider fostering. How can tech solutions and community based engagement increase this number? That’s the focus of this episode of Nonprofit Nation , where I talk with Ben Sand, TEDx speaker, nonprofit founder, and CEO of The Contingent.  Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, The Contingent partners with government agencies, nonprofits, an...

Technology has transformed nearly every sector, but foundations have often lagged behind. What would it look like if grantmaking systems were designed with nonprofits in mind? In this episode, we speak with Maya Kuppermann, Co-Founder and CEO of Temelio, a modern grants management software platform serving small to mid-sized foundations. Drawing on her experience across nonprofit leadership, famil...

Trust is one of the most essential elements of nonprofit work. But in today’s climate of polarization, fear, and institutional skepticism, trust in institutions is decimated, and nonprofit leaders are navigating challenges unlike any we’ve seen before. In this episode, Erica Pelletreau joins us to discuss the Trust Playbook, a framework for trustbuilding in moments of fracture. We explore the 7 St...

Creating digital content is easier than ever, but turning that content into real-world action is where many nonprofits struggle. With crowded feeds and shrinking attention spans, organizations must find new ways to cut through the noise and truly mobilize their communities. In today's, I welcome Kiara Williams, founder of Digital Movement Media and Treuse Cinema and co-founder of Warriors in...

In today’s nonprofit sector, transparency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategic lever for equity, credibility, and access to resources. Amid growing scrutiny, shifting donor expectations, and declining federal funding, nonprofits must find new ways to build trust and demonstrate value. In this timely and essential episode of Nonprofit Nation , I welcome Brittany Hall, Senior Director of Equitable...

What if the biggest barrier to your fundraising success isn’t your strategy or your donor list — but your workplace culture? In this insightful episode, I sit down with Marcia Beckner, a nationally recognized nonprofit founder, CEO mentor, culture strategist, and host of the Nonprofit CEO SPARK podcast. Marcia is the creator of the Culture CARES® Framework, a proven model for helping nonprofit lea...

Social Media for Social Good Academy is OPEN for enrollment! Class starts Feb 23 so don't delay - sign up now!  Social media is not slowing down.  But here’s the good news: you do not need to do everything.  In this episode of Nonprofit Nation , I’m breaking down what’s actually working right now, and what you can safely ignore.  Because 2026 is not the year to chase every shiny object.  It’s...

Workplace giving is one of the most underused tools in a fundraiser’s toolkit—but it’s also one of the most powerful. More than 26 million U.S. employees have access to workplace giving programs, and in 2024, they donated an estimated $3 billion to nonprofits. With corporate matches included, the average employee gift totaled $1,744. That’s a major opportunity! In this episode, we’re talking about...

In this episode, Julia Campbell discusses the evolving landscape of nonprofit social media management in 2026. She shares insights on the challenges faced by social media managers, including low engagement rates and the importance of community building. Julia provides five essential tips for effective social media management, emphasizing the need for time management, mental health breaks, and the...

What does it really mean to lead through change—especially when you're still figuring things out yourself? This week on Nonprofit Nation , we’re diving into what it takes to navigate organizational change with a growth mindset. My guest is Sabine Gedeon—executive coach, transformational speaker, and host of The Aligned Leader Show podcast. She has 20 years of experience guiding leaders and or...