Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell
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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.
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Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell
The New Expectations of Philanthropy with Hala Hanna
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What should we expect from philanthropy in a time of growing conversations about wealth inequality, tax justice, and economic fairness?
In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell sits down with Hala Hanna, Executive Director of MIT Solve, to explore how the expectations surrounding philanthropy are changing, and what this means for donors, foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and social innovators.
Today, philanthropy is increasingly being evaluated on more than how much money is given. Donors and institutions are facing greater expectations around impact, accountability, trust, and meaningful community outcomes. Julia and Hala unpack the growing public conversation around concentrated wealth and tax justice and how it is influencing the way philanthropy is viewed.
They also explore the difference between philanthropy that generates visibility and philanthropy that creates lasting social infrastructure. Hala shares insights from her work supporting social innovators around the world and discusses why local credibility, community partnership, and collaboration across sectors are essential for creating sustainable change.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why tax justice is becoming a central part of the conversation around philanthropy
- How expectations of donors, foundations, and corporations are evolving
- The difference between visibility-driven and impact-driven philanthropy
- Why trust, accountability, and measurable outcomes matter more than ever
- How companies are rethinking their philanthropic strategies amid growing scrutiny
- Why local credibility and meaningful community partnerships are critical to lasting impact
- How cross-sector collaboration can help address complex social challenges
- What the future of philanthropy could look like in an era of increasing public accountability
About Hala Hanna
Hala Hanna is the Executive Director of MIT Solve, where she works with social innovators and leaders around the world. Her work offers a unique perspective on how collaboration, innovation, and community-driven approaches can help create sustainable solutions to complex social challenges.
In this conversation, Hala shares thoughtful insights on the changing expectations of philanthropy and why creating meaningful impact requires more than simply giving. She explores what it looks like to build trust, demonstrate accountability, and work alongside communities to create lasting change.
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