✅ 🤔 How to NOT be obvious


What if the key to innovation isn’t following best practices, but rather, seeing what others miss - and making it your own?

I'm SO excited about this episode, Reader, because I talk with one of my favorite thought leaders - 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 discuss how nonprofits can apply these principles to fundraising, storytelling, innovation, and diversity & belonging—even with limited resources.

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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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Keep being awesome,

Julia

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Julia Campbell

Named as a top thought leader and one to follow by Forbes and LinkedIn for Nonprofits, Julia Campbell is a nonprofit digital consultant, speaker, and author on a mission to make the digital world a better place. Host of the acclaimed Nonprofit Nation podcast, she’s written two books for nonprofits on social media and storytelling, and her online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking. You can learn more about Julia at www.jcsocialmarketing.com/blog Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!

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