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
A Call for Transparent and Vulnerable Leadership with Sabrina Walker Hernandez
Leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about authenticity, empathy, and vulnerability. But in the nonprofit sector, where burnout is high and resources are stretched thin, how can leaders balance transparency while maintaining strong leadership?
In this episode, I sit down with Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President & CEO of Building Better Boards, to explore how nonprofit leaders can build trust, inspire their teams, and lead with courage—even in uncertain times. With a Harvard certification in nonprofit management, eight influential e-books, and a track record of empowering over 10,000 nonprofit professionals, Sabrina is a powerhouse in nonprofit leadership development.
We dive into:
✔️ The difference between authentic leadership and performative leadership
✔️ Why transparency and vulnerability are essential for strong leadership
✔️ How to balance confidence with humility in a leadership role
✔️ The power of empathetic leadership in driving team success
✔️ Practical ways to create a culture of trust and accountability in your nonprofit
If you’re looking for actionable ways to become a stronger, more authentic leader, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real-world strategies.
Hit play now, then subscribe to Nonprofit Nation for more expert insights!
Resources & Links:
🔹 Read Sabrina’s blog post on authentic leadership: Unlocking Authentic Leadership
🔹 Learn more about Building Better Boards: www.buildingbetterboards.org
🔹 Check out Sabrina’s Sipping Tea With Sabrina podcast
🔹 Subscribe to Here's the Tea Nonprofit Report
Connect with Sabrina Walker Hernandez:
- 🌐 Website: www.buildingbetterboards.org
- 📩 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sabrina-walker-hernandez
- The Thin Book of Trust
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