2020 Nonprofit LinkedIn Top Voices (Crowdsourced)

Each year, LinkedIn develops a list of Top Voices in different niches, industry sectors, and geographic locations. In years past, the platform has identified nonprofit leaders, but this year, the category was left off. This is a crowdsourced list of nonprofit voices you should be following on LinkedIn. A requirement to be on this list is someone must be actively posting on LinkedIn. There are some great nonprofit experts on here, but if they aren't posting, they won't make this list. Instead of ranking these key leaders, I've chosen to alphabetize them. If you have a name to add to the list, please connect with me!

LinkedIn Top Voices - Nonprofit

Following these nonprofit top voices will provide you insights into where the nonprofit industry is heading and best practices to move your nonprofit forward.

Tahsin Alam [Profile Link]

Donors and volunteers aren't the only supporters we have to worry about for attrition: we need to foster a work environment that retains and rewards staff. Tahsin talks about talent management, staff retention, and managing a diverse workforce. His insights into how to attract and retain great employees are a must-follow for nonprofit leaders.

Nate Andorsky [Profile Link]

Donor psychology and big data are coming fast to the nonprofit sector and at the intersection of where they meet, Nate Andorsky has opened up shop. His insights are smart and backed with real data. His views and expressions of how donors think and behave will have you wondering if he has a direct line into your donor file. If you want to understand why donors behave in the way they do and how to do something about it, follow Nate.

Nikki Bell [Profile Link]

Charity Nikki offers succinct tips and helpful advice to fundraisers looking to grow. She is an active commenter and sharer, highlighting the best fundraising content on LinkedIn. She's a UK based fundraiser, but offers a global perspective for donor care and how to engage people across platforms.

Julia Campbell [Profile Link]

Julia Campbell is one of the leading voices in digital marketing. Her quick tips and willingness to share her knowledge has made her a must-follow for the digital fundraising age. Her social media insights also provide nonprofits of all sizes an understanding of how different audiences consume media.

Karen Hopper [Profile Link]

Karen launches into a discussion with comments that evoke a sense of authority. You know she's seen this before and has a particular insight that will be a key to solving whatever particular problem you've posted about. Her posts are succinct and spot on. If you're focused on strategy and leadership, Karen is the right person to follow.

Anthony Jones [Profile Link]

If you aren't a fan of ducks, hunting, and hash tags, Anthony isn't your top voice. Anthony's use of wit and wisdom will entertain you while you learn the best digital practices in the nonprofit space. He uses humor to teach you, especially when showing people "what not to do" on LinkedIn. Plus, he is the #hashtag king.

Brady Josephson [Profile Link]

You'll often hear fundraising experts extolling the benefits of testing and optimization but then are at a loss for how to actually do it. Brady is one of the top experts in this field. Not only does he explain why you should test, but he also shows you how. If you're a data nerd, he has something for you too. Brady has an enthusiasm for figuring out why things happen the way they do.

Jason Lewis [Profile Link]

Jason is committed to seeing better donor engagement and relationship building in the nonprofit industry. He's a prolific commenter, constantly engaged with fellow nonprofit voices and providing value for fundraisers at organizations of all sizes. His insights into transactional vs relationship fundraising will help you keep more donors.

Andrew Olsen [Profile Link]

Andrew is the author of 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make and a principal at NEWPORT ONE. Andrew's posts dig deep into the inner workings of nonprofits, especially in how the industry is evolving. Andrew is an active commenter and moves conversations forward. He is a deep thinker who offers a smart analysis on the most difficult topics.

Barbara O'Reilly [Profile Link]

Barbara shares a combination of original content and other peoples' content, but where she shines is putting the other content in context. She shares great articles and wisdom and puts her spin on the topic. You'll find insightful advice and tools for your nonprofit and a mix of encouragement and joy.

Gail Perry [Profile Link]

Gail Perry is a leading nonprofit voice on and off LinkedIn. Her keen insights into all areas of fundraising and nonprofit leadership have helped tens of thousands of nonprofit leaders. Her willingness to find and share just the right resource during the year keeps her followers engaged and learning.

Marc Stein [Profile Link]

If you're looking for an insight into nonprofit strategy, Marc Stein is the voice to listen to. As one of the founders of the Global Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Marc's key insights help hundreds of nonprofit grow. Marc is a vision-caster, frequently posting about where the nonprofit industry is heading.

Lynne Wester [Profile Link]

If there's one word you'll think of when you read Lynne's posts, it's "uplifting." Lynne shares her own experiences along with helpful advice and tips for any sized nonprofit. The advice she proffers is core for successful fundraising and donor relations. Learn how to engage more people relationally by following Lynne's posts.

About the Author

Jeremy Reis is the Sr. Director of Marketing at Food for the Hungry, an international relief and development organization. He is the author of Magnetic Nonprofit and Raise More Money with Email. He blogs at NonprofitDonor.com. Please connect on LinkedIn!