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.
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Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell
Non-Obvious Thinking for Nonprofit Leaders with Rohit Bhargava
What if the key to innovation isn’t following best practices—but seeing what others miss? I sit down with Rohit Bhargava, bestselling author, futurist, and expert in non-obvious thinking, to explore how nonprofit leaders can break free from conventional wisdom and discover fresh ideas.
Rohit’s latest book, Non-Obvious Thinking: How to See What Others Miss, introduces a four-step framework (SIFT) to help leaders generate better ideas, uncover hidden insights, and rethink the way they work. We’ll discuss how nonprofits can apply these principles to fundraising, storytelling, innovation, and diversity & belonging—even with limited resources.
If you’re looking to think bigger, disrupt the status quo, and make your nonprofit stand out, this conversation is for you!
In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ What “Non-Obvious Thinking” really means—and why it’s a game-changer for nonprofits
✅ The SIFT framework (Space, Insight, Focus, Twist) and how nonprofit leaders can use it to generate new ideas and innovative strategies
✅ How to stand out in fundraising, storytelling, and donor engagement with a fresh approach
✅ The power of observation—and how leaders can spot opportunities that others overlook
✅ Why diversity and belonging drive creativity—and how nonprofits can foster inclusion in non-obvious ways
✅ Actionable strategies for breaking out of conventional thinking—even with tight budgets and limited time
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Resources and Links:
- 📖 Get Rohit’s new book → Non-Obvious Thinking: How to See What Others Miss
- 🌎 Follow Rohit & The Non-Obvious Company → www.nonobvious.com
- 📢 Connect with Rohit on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/rohitbhargava
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