Julia Campbell

07/17/2025

If your Facebook posts have been feeling… a little lonely 👀 → This lesson is for you.
🎉 The second lesson of Social Media Summer School just dropped - and this week, we’re diving into Facebook — and what still works in 2025.
​Inside:
✅ 5 post types that still get reach
✅ A step-by-step boosting cheat sheet
✅ What to stop doing immediately (hint: it's link overload)
✅ How to use Groups and Events without overwhelm
✅ Nonprofit-specific caption + CTA examples
And yes—there’s still time to join Social Media Summer School!
​👉 Get access to this lesson + all upcoming ones for just $47
https://online-success-for-nonprofits.teachable.com/p/social-media-summer-school

07/16/2025

🚨 What if the reason you're not raising more money… isn't your fundraising strategy?

Kevin L. Brown, CEO of Mighty Ally and author of Fundable & Findable, joins me on Nonprofit Nation this week. He delivers a powerful message: Most nonprofits aren’t underperforming because of fundraising tactics.

They’re struggling because they’re not fundable or findable.

🎙️ We dig into:

✅ Why relentless fundraising may be a trap

✅ The Fundable/Findable Framework

✅ What truly attracts funders

✅ How branding and positioning are prerequisites, not luxuries

Listen in and let me know what you think: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-nation-with-julia-campbell/id1580962609

07/10/2025

🎉 It’s here! The first lesson of Social Media Summer School just dropped - and it’s all about Instagram!
This bite-size video + checklist covers:
📷 What’s actually working on Instagram this summer
📷 How to use Reels, Stories, and carousels (even if you’re short on time and ideas)
📷 3 no-pressure Reels formats you can make with photos you already have
📷 The one thing you should stop doing on IG right now
PLUS: your downloadable checklist of story prompts, CTA ideas, and more
If you’ve already enrolled, check your inbox - your access link is waiting!
And if you haven’t joined yet… there’s still time. You’ll get this week’s video plus all the upcoming lessons on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads/TikTok, and your summer strategy.

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07/09/2025

📉 Attention spans are now shorter than a goldfish’s (just 8 seconds!) - so how can your nonprofit messaging cut through the noise?
This week, I'm joined by Lynn Bohart - author, former nonprofit exec, and founder of Lil Dog Communications - who shares how to Raise More Money Through Better Messaging. With 35+ years in the sector, Lynn brings deep insight into why so much nonprofit writing falls flat, and exactly what to do instead.
🧠 What you'll learn:
✅ Why most nonprofit messaging gets ignored
✅ How to unlock your emotional core to better connect with donors
✅ The storytelling “secret sauce” that boosts fundraising
✅ Pro tips from professional writers your team can use right now
✅ A smarter way to write mission statements, appeals & case statements
🎙 Tune in for powerful storytelling insights that could change the way you communicate—with donors, supporters, and the world. https://pod.link/nonprofitnation/

07/08/2025

Summer is hectic. Vacations, low bandwidth, events - there's a reason that social media marketing often falls off the radar.

That’s exactly why I created Social Media Summer School!

A no-fluff training that gives you the minimum effective dose of strategy to stay active online—without burnout.

💡 One short video lesson per week - this week we start with Instagram!
📄 A checklist to guide you on each platform
🎉 Just $47
🎁 First video drops this week!

You’ll walk away with a weekly posting rhythm, clear ideas, and less guilt about “not doing enough.”

➡️ Join the Founding Cohort Here​ https://online-success-for-nonprofits.teachable.com/l/pdp/social-media-summer-school

07/07/2025

🎉 It’s my birthday month, and to celebrate, I made something new:
🎓 Social Media Summer School — a bite-sized course for nonprofit communicators who want to stay consistent (without burnout).
✔️ 5 short, platform-specific video lessons
✔️ 5 checklists to take action right away
✔️ Just $47 😉
The first lesson drops this week. Come join my founding cohort:
👉 https://online-success-for-nonprofits.teachable.com/p/social-media-summer-school

07/02/2025

Short-term fundraising can feel like a never-ending sprint. But what if there was a strategy that offers something many nonprofits urgently need: long-term stability?

In the latest episode of Nonprofit Nation, I sat down with Tony Martignetti, the “Planned Giving Evangelist” and host of Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio, to talk about why planned giving is within reach for organizations of all sizes, not just large institutions.

With nearly three decades of experience and over $150 million raised through planned gifts, Tony shares:

🔍 Why planned giving is more relevant than ever

🧰 How to start (or restart) a program without needing a big team

📣 Communicating about legacy gifts in a way that resonates

👥 Identifying and building relationships with potential donors

📈 The role of planned giving in long-term financial health

Whether you’re just beginning or looking to refocus your efforts, this episode offers grounded, practical guidance.

🎧 Listen here: https://pod.link/nonprofitnation/

07/01/2025

Fundraising is not a dirty word - and Jill Vorndran is on a mission to spread that message.

As my guest on Nonprofit Nation, Jill and I dig into what it takes to sustain fundraisers in a time of budget cuts and uncertainty, how to thrive inside federated models, and what leaders can do to stop apologizing for fundraising - and start owning its power.

Jill Vorndran leads a 75-person team raising over $85 million annually for Covenant House International. In this episode, she shares what most conferences leave out: how to lead with both relentless joy and accountability, why excellent CEOs still struggle with fundraising, and what it really takes to sustain a high-performing development culture.

Listen in and let me know what you think!
🎧 https://pod.link/nonprofitnation/

07/01/2025

🎧 New on the Nonprofit Nation Podcast: Science as Storytelling with Dr. Vivienne Ming!

What if science isn’t just about data, but about meaning? In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Dr. Vivienne Ming about how we can use storytelling to make science (and technology!) more human.

We talk about:
🧠 Why storytelling is the most powerful tool we have
🧠 How nonprofits can lead with values and vision not just metrics
🧠 What science fiction has to do with real-world change
🧠 How to make data emotionally meaningful

This conversation blew my mind in the best way, and I think it’ll spark a ton of ideas for you too.

🔗 Give it a listen + let me know what resonates! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-nation-with-julia-campbell/id1580962609

06/11/2025

The question posed on this week's episode of Nonprofit Nation: 🚌🎒 What if fundraising felt more like a fun 5th grade school project?

I talk with Patrick Kirby, the high-energy force behind Do Good Better Consulting and host of The Official Do Good Better Podcast. He’s also the author of Fundraise Like a 5th Grader, a book that’s as fun as it is practical.

We talk about how returning to the basics (think: curiosity, creativity, and asking without fear) can actually help nonprofits raise more money with less stress.

You’ll hear:

✨ Why overcomplicating fundraising is hurting your results

🔄 How to challenge “we’ve always done it this way” thinking

📈 Fundraising trends that matter in 2025

🎧 Listen in wherever you get your podcasts or at this link : https://pod.link/nonprofitnation/

06/05/2025

We are ALL drowning in emails, reports, and notifications.

Nobody has time to read walls of text.

We skim, we glance, we move on.

So how do we write in a way that actually gets people to read (and care)?

In my latest podcast episode, I talk with Todd Rogers, behavioral scientist, Harvard professor, and author of Writing for Busy Readers, about how we can communicate more clearly and effectively, especially in the nonprofit world.

Some of what we cover:
👉 Why people skim instead of read (spoiler: it’s not because they’re lazy)
👉 A super simple checklist to instantly improve your writing
👉 A FREE AI tool that helps you edit your emails
👉 How to simplify complex ideas without dumbing them down

🎧 Give it a listen: https://pod.link/nonprofitnation/

06/04/2025

Today's the day! I moved Podcast Launchpad to go live today - hope you can join us!

📣📣You have a voice - why not share it with the world?

If you've ever thought of launching a podcast, join me and other social changemakers for Podcast Launchpad!

🎙️🚀 What: Podcast Launchpad: Plan, Prep, and Position Your Podcast in 90 Minutes

When: TODAY (live) Wednesday June 4, 2025 at 4 PM ET
If you can't attend live you'll get the recording

What You’ll Learn:
☑️ How to clarify your podcast’s purpose, audience, and format
☑️ What equipment you actually need (and what to skip)
☑️ A simple process for planning your first few episodes
☑️ How to create a realistic timeline for launching
☑️ The 5-step roadmap that takes you from “idea” to “recording day”

Hope you can join me! Register here. https://online-success-for-nonprofits.teachable.com/p/podcastlaunchpad