Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell
Ready for some real talk about nonprofits? Julia Campbell sits down with industry experts and practitioners to get advice on the best ways to build a thriving movement and a vibrant, passionate community around a cause. Topics include fundraising, storytelling, and marketing of course - but it also dives into mental health issues, leadership strategy, digital wellness, and much more. Julia's guests share practical wisdom, entertaining stories, and real-world tips that will help you strategize, plan, and grow your nonprofit. You never know exactly what you’re going to learn when you tune into Nonprofit Nation, but you can be assured that it will be worth your valuable time and attention. Nonprofit Nation is hosted by Julia Campbell, digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits and How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days. Julia helps nonprofits build movements, and in her work she teaches nonprofits how to build community, audience and raise influence on social media channels. Be sure to click the subscribe button on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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, family philanthropy, software, and strate...
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 Steps to Trustbuilding, grounded in br...
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 the Garden. Kiara is a movement buil...
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 Access at Candid, to discuss how non...
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 leaders build healthy, inclusive, and e...
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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 the year to get focused.
I'm talkin...
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 why workplace giving is so much more...
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 acceptance of imperfection in conten...
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 organizations through critical moments ...
What happens when a nonprofit loses critical federal funding overnight? And how can we prepare for even greater funding shifts ahead?
In this episode, we explore the changing landscape of charitable funding—what’s happening now, what’s coming with the 2026 federal budget, and how nonprofits can build resilience in the face of uncertainty.
My guest is Kendall Webb, a pioneer in digital philanthropy and the Founder & Executive Dire...
Feeling stretched too thin? Wondering how your nonprofit will survive the next wave of challenges? You’re not alone.
As we head into 2026, nonprofit leaders are asking tough questions: Where is funding going? Why is donor behavior shifting? How can we keep our teams motivated in the face of burnout and uncertainty?
This week, I’m joined by Rob Harter — veteran nonprofit executive, leadership coach, and host of the long-running Nonpro...
If you’ve ever wondered whether AI is actually useful for your nonprofit - and how to implement without tech-savvy or overwhelm - this episode is for you.
Joining me are Darian Rodriguez Heyman, social entrepreneur, nonprofit strategist, Heyman also founded AI4NP.org, a national hub for AI education in the social sector, and Cheryl Contee, a pioneering technology entrepreneur and digital transformation expert and Chief Innovation Of...
"We’re not just telling stories anymore—we’re helping people make sense of the world."
That’s the powerful message behind this week’s episode of Nonprofit Nation featuring Kristen Grimm, founder and strategist of Spitfire Strategies, a leading communications firm that helps nonprofits, foundations, and social changemakers sharpen their voice and deepen their impact.
In this conversation, Kristen introduces the concept of “m...
Social media success isn’t just about posting content and hoping for the best. It's about strategy, audience insight, and internal advocacy.
This was originally a live conversation on LinkedIn.
Listen in to my conversation with Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D., Senior Digital Comms Manager at Candid and one of the most insightful voices speaking up about what social media professionals really need to succeed.
Kate shares why social med...
💰 What’s a DAF and why should nonprofits - of every size- care about this trend in giving?
My guest this week is Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, a fintech company revolutionizing how nonprofits receive Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donations. Mitch shows us the growing significance of DAFs - which now hold over $230 billion in charitable assets - and why most nonprofits are still leaving money on the table.
From integrating DA...
How do you tell stories that not only inform but inspire people to act? In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I’m joined by Caroline Keylock, co-founder of LookUP, a global storytelling consultancy helping nonprofits, brands, and agencies harness the power of narrative to drive growth, connection, and impact.
Caroline shares her unique perspective drawn from both the nonprofit and commercial sectors, including her work with Wikimedia...
What if everything you’ve been taught about fundraising isn’t wrong—but just too safe?
In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa L. Stueckemann, CFRE, author of Fundraising Rebel—a book that’s shaking up how we think about donor relationships, generosity, and what it means to lead with courage in today’s fundraising landscape.
Lisa is a consultant, mentor, and nationally recognized speaker who’s worked with hundreds of nonprofit teams to h...
What does it take to lead with strength and compassion when your work revolves around trauma, crisis, and healing?
In this episode, I’m joined by Bridgette Stumpf, CEO and Co-Founder, and Lindsey Silverberg, Executive Director at Volare, a nonprofit based in Washington, DC that provides free, trauma-informed legal, advocacy, and therapeutic services to survivors of crime. Formerly known as the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRD...
What does it take to build a truly inclusive, culturally competent organization where burnout isn’t the norm — but the exception?
In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I’m joined by Dr. Rick Rodriguez, Co-Founder and Learning Partner at The Rooted Life — a first-generation, LGBTQ+, minority-founded, bilingual coaching and consulting organization that centers people, culture, and identity at the heart of leadership.
With over 20 years ...
This episode was recorded live on LinkedIn.
The final months of the year can feel like a sprint—and for nonprofit fundraisers, it’s often a marathon on top of that. Between Giving Tuesday, holiday campaigns, and meeting year-end goals, teams are juggling outreach, reporting, donor ste...
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