Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell Finding Your Place In The Movement: A Conversation with Rachel D’Souza
This episode was recorded live on LinkedIn.
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What does it mean to be a changemaker in today’s nonprofit world — and how do we take that spirit onto social media, and even into the halls of government?
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Rachel D’Souza, founder of Gladiator Consulting and a leading voice in community-centric fundraising, joins Nonprofit Nation to talk about changemaking, systems transformation, and her next big leap: a run for public office in Missouri.
Rachel is currently a candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives (District 79), bringing her deep experience in nonprofit leadership, racial equity, and social justice to the legislative arena. From organizational healing to fundraising with integrity, Rachel has long been committed to reshaping the sector — and now she’s taking that commitment to the ballot.
We also preview Rachel’s upcoming keynote at the 2025 Nonprofit Social Media Summit, where she’ll be sharing tools for navigating power, privilege, and purpose in a digital world.
In This Episode:
- What it really means to be a changemaker today
- How to navigate the tension between tradition and transformation in nonprofits
- The intersection of nonprofit leadership and political advocacy
- Why community-centric fundraising still matters more than ever
- How nonprofit leaders can engage in healing work within organizational cultures
- A sneak peek at Rachel’s keynote at the Nonprofit Social Media Summit
🧰 Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about Rachel and her work at Gladiator Consulting
🎟️ Register for the Nonprofit Social Media Summit
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