The Nonprofit Lab
·S1 E84
E84: Wartime Nonprofit Leadership — Inside United Help Ukraine with Dr. Maryna Baydyuk
Episode Description
Dr. Maryna Baydyuk from United Help Ukraine shares what it means to lead a humanitarian nonprofit through an active war. From her upbringing in Ukraine to organizing aid under constant uncertainty, she reflects on trust, listening to people on the ground, and making life-and-death decisions when there are no perfect options. This conversation explores leadership under pressure, donor fatigue, and how nonprofits can stay human, credible, and effective when the crisis doesn’t end.