World Vision’s Bold Plan for the Future

Edgar Sandoval Sr., President and CEO of World Vision US, during a visit to Rwanda.

In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Edgar Sandoval, President and CEO of World Vision, one of the largest international humanitarian organizations in the world. With 75 years of impact across 60 countries, World Vision is now launching its most ambitious initiative yet—an effort to empower 300 million people by 2030 through access to clean water, education, livelihoods, and Christian discipleship.

Amid increasing global needs and significant U.S. funding cuts, Edgar discusses how World Vision is navigating the changing humanitarian landscape, maintaining staff motivation, and reshaping the narrative around international aid. He shares proven strategies and personal leadership lessons that are both practical and deeply inspiring for nonprofit leaders striving to create lasting change.

Key Topics Include:

• How World Vision is addressing the growing global funding gap while expanding its impact
• The “lie of futility” and how World Vision uses data and storytelling to restore hope and trust
• Details on World Vision’s new campaign to reach 300 million people by 2030
• How strategic partnerships, including with governments and local communities, drive scalability
• Practical leadership advice for managing teams during crises, including the “Believe, Belong, Become” mantra
• Why clarity of mission is the key to effective pivoting and preventing mission drift
• The role of grace, communication, and storytelling in leading through uncertainty

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