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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. On Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with nonprofit 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. Be sure to click the subscribe button on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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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. On Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with nonprofit 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. Be sure to click the subscribe button on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. 

    Helping Nonprofits Crack the Code to Find Long-term Donors

    Helping Nonprofits Crack the Code to Find Long-term Donors

    Most nonprofits struggle to generate income, which hinders impact. It’s common to constantly live in fundraising mode. It impacts your team, your mission, and even your family. 
    How can nonprofits - like yours - find more donations with the network of supporters you already have so you can leave your unique mark on the world? 
    My guest this week is James Thorne. James is a passionate creator dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through entrepreneurial opportunities. In a career that has spanned a range of industries—from hospitality to ministry, from filmmaking to marketing and business coaching—James has managed teams, led departments, and built several businesses from the ground up. His greatest ambition is to love others like Jesus Christ and to leave behind a legacy of lives changed through financial and spiritual freedom. James is currently the Owner and Chief People Officer for Quirk, the Founder and CEO of Vehicle for Good, and the Owner of Bow Tie Media. He lives in the heart of Fort Worth with his wife and kids.
    You can get 50% off of James’ book when you go to the website and use the code NonprofitNation.


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    • 35 min
    How to Boost Partnership Efforts with AI & Case Studies with Joe Waters

    How to Boost Partnership Efforts with AI & Case Studies with Joe Waters

    Cause marketing involves partnering with a for-profit business to promote your cause and raise funds. This type of marketing can be a win-win for both parties, as the business benefits from increased brand awareness and positive PR, while your organization benefits from increased exposure and donations.

    And as more consumers look to support companies that align with their values, cause marketing is becoming increasingly popular for nonprofits to raise funds and awareness.

    In this episode, I sit down with cause marketing guru Joe Waters to talk about current trends in cause marketing partnerships, how to secure more meaningful and lucrative partnerships, and how to use artificial intelligence to create case studies. 

    About Joe Waters

    Joe Waters helps nonprofits and businesses build win-win partnerships that raise money and change the world. He’s been writing his popular partnership blog, Selfish Giving, since 2005. He’s also written two books, one on cause marketing, the other on corporate partnerships. Avid gardener, posts photos in his newsletter or on Pinterest.com/joewaters

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    • 37 min
    Fundraising from Scratch - How to Raise Money With Zero Budget and Zero Donors with Tiffany Allen

    Fundraising from Scratch - How to Raise Money With Zero Budget and Zero Donors with Tiffany Allen

    New and small nonprofits are doing powerful work in communities, often with little to no budgets. Getting your first donations can be challenging when you feel like you have little visibility or support.

    That’s where peer-to-peer fundraising comes in.

    My guest this week is Tiffany Allen. Tiffany is the CEO of Boss on a Budget, a small firm that teaches communities to form strong nonprofits and obtain funding. Her passion is working with Black-led nonprofits and other new nonprofits, teaching them to use their skills and talents to get funding. 

    In this episode, we discuss:
    How brand new nonprofits can go from zero donors to raising the funds to make change and create impact; How to raise startup funds for your nonprofit; How to design a own peer-to-peer campaign;How to pick technology to use as a small nonprofit;How to motivate volunteers to help raise more money.About Tiffany Allen

    Since 2016, Tiffany has worked with startup nonprofit founders teaching them how to start nonprofit organizations from the ground up. She is a social worker by trade and over the past 15 years has worked with national foundations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to improve their services while listening to the voice of those impacted by their work.  Tiffany has helped thousands launch or fundraise for their nonprofits.
    Tiffany speaks to funders and donors on the importance of community-based investing with smaller, grassroots organizations that don’t have a strong infrastructure, but have powerful missions and impact. 
    Tiffany’s goal is to lift up the voice of the nonprofit founders who often go unseen but are making change in their communities every single day, often with little support and no money.

    Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn
    Visit the Boss on a Budget website
    Find Tiffany teaching weekly on her Youtube channel
    Tune in on Tiffany's podcast The Nonprofit Activator

    Other Resources:
    Blog: 21 Ways to Make $30,000 for Your New Nonprofit (with no grants)New membership society (Activate Your Purpose and Profit)Nonprofit Startup ChecklistTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

    • 35 min
    How to Boost Philanthropy Through Servant-Leadership with Evan Wildstein

    How to Boost Philanthropy Through Servant-Leadership with Evan Wildstein

    We know that nonprofits do amazing work. Every single day, they deliver life-changing programs, research, and more to impact communities, regions, and the world. Philanthropy supercharges nonprofits to go forward — but it’s often about more than money. It’s about trust. It’s about storytelling. It’s about big relationships. It’s about doing the right thing. It’s about meaningful conversations. 
    The concept of servant-leadership inspires all this and more - and that is the focus of a new book on philanthropy, The Nonprofiteer’s Field Guide: 30 Practical Ways to Boost Philanthropy Through Servant-leadership. My guest today is the author of this book and long-time nonprofit professional, Evan Wildstein.
    In this episode, Evan and I discuss: 
    What a “nonprofiteer” is and who falls in this categoryThe concept of “servant-leadership” and why nonprofits should embrace itHow servant-leadership is different from other forms of leadership, and how nonprofits can incorporate it in their own fundraising work Trends in the sector and how to adaptAbout Evan Wildstein

    Evan Wildstein is nonprofiteer with over twenty years of experience in fundraising, strategy, and operations. In addition to his work in social impact, Wildstein has coached organizations on board development and talent growth, commissioned operas, and produced learning initiatives. He writes regularly for several nonprofit publications and is the author of the recently published book, The Nonprofiteer’s Field Guide: 30 Practical Ways to Boost Philanthropy Through Servant-leadership. 

    Connect with Evan on LinkedIn
    EvanWildstein.com 
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    • 41 min
    Volunteer Recruitment in the Digital Age with Geng Wang

    Volunteer Recruitment in the Digital Age with Geng Wang

    Volunteer recruitment is the #1 challenge volunteer managers report facing.
    In this episode, I speak with Geng Wang, CEO and Founder of Civic Champs, a volunteer management and engagement platform. 

    We discuss: 
    How volunteering has changed since the pandemicThe latest volunteer recruitment trendsTips to recruit and retain the best volunteers How to leverage social media for recruiting volunteersAbout Geng Wang

    Geng Wang is the CEO of Civic Champs, a volunteer management and engagement platform.

    As CEO, Geng leads our team of passionate change leaders to deliver software for nonprofit organizations that empowers them and their volunteers to more easily serve their communities. Prior to Civic Champs, Geng co-founded and sold two companies, RentJungle.com (an apartment search engine), and Community Elf (a social media management firm).  Geng is also a former McKinsey & Company consultant and is a graduate of Michigan State University and Harvard Business School.

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    • 32 min
    Start Attracting (Not Chasing) The Right Donors with Brooke Richie-Babbage

    Start Attracting (Not Chasing) The Right Donors with Brooke Richie-Babbage

    Fundraising does not have to feel like throwing spaghetti against the wall and hoping for the best.
    My guest this week is going to help us finally take the guesswork out of finding, cultivating & activating new donors — in proven and actionable ways.
    In this episode, we discuss:
    How to Attract New Funders And Donors to Fuel Your GrowthHow to fund growth How to Mobilize your board to be *real* ambassadors and meaningful thought partners to you and your team How to attract (instead of chasing!) increased revenue by deepening your thought leadership and expanding your networkAbout Brooke Richie-Babbage

    Brooke Richie-Babbage has spent the past 23 years working as a nonprofit leader and social entrepreneur.  She is the host of the Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast, and the founder and CEO of Bending Arc, a social impact strategy & digital content agency that partners with non-profit leaders and philanthropic institutions around the country to support the launch and sustainable growth of high-impact nonprofits.

    Connect with Richie on LinkedIn
    Visit Richie's website
    Tune in on The Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast

    Email Brooke at: brooke@brookerichiebabbage.com
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    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

LauraTSullivan ,

Great Podcast!

Excellent content. Very useful and insightful!

Beth Cohen ,

LOVE THIS PODCAST!

As a content creator for non-profits and international NGOs, I am delighted to have come across this podcast. Loads of great ideas here presented in an engaging and accessible way. Thank you, Julia!

Andieo1997 ,

Informative and Engaging!

I recently stumbled upon this podcast, and it's quickly become one of my favorites. The conversations are always engaging, and the topics are relevant to anyone interested in making a positive impact in the world. Julia is a fantastic host who brings on guests with diverse perspectives and expertise. As a listener, I truly feel like I'm a part of a community of people who care deeply about doing good in the world!

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