**Whole Whale Podcast Episode: Innovations, Advocacy, and the Future of Nonprofit Strategy** In this enlightening episode of the Whole Whale Podcast, George Weiner, alongside digital strategist Nick Azoulay, unravels a series of compelling updates and discussions that span the gamut of nonprofit innovation, legal advocacy, and strategic insights aimed at navigating the dynamic landscape of the nonprofit sector. **Whole Whale's Google Ad Grant Cohort Announcement** George Weiner kicks off the epi...
Apr 30, 2024•17 min•Ep. 393
📍 📍 So I want to play something for you, but first want to call out that in 1905, John Philip Sousa predicted that recordings like the 📍 phonograph would lead to like the demise, the ruining. Of music. So I'm going to play this real quick. 📍 📍 📍 📍 I've been writing till my thoughts expired Found soul in the tunes I've spun Lost it to the code and data There's no telling where my songs have been Been wondering about the muse that's flown Hoping notes still flutter better All the cold that ...
Apr 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 392
NonprofitNewsfeed.com Legislation Impacting Nonprofits: A Mixed Bag of Pros and Cons This week's focus begins with a dive into the Kids Online Safety Act (COSA), legislation aimed at enhancing online protections for minors. Despite its bipartisan support and backing by over 200 organizations, COSA has sparked controversy among nonprofits, with debates centering around free speech concerns and the subjective nature of "harmful content." Critics, including ACLU and the Electronic Frontier Foundati...
Apr 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 391
The Giving Block makes accepting Bitcoin donations easy with the #1 crypto solution for nonprofits, charities, universities, and faith-based organizations. We make fundraising cryptocurrency easy for nonprofits. Discover why cryptocurrency is the fastest-growing donation method for Millennial and Gen-Z donors. This podcast discusses the current state and future potential of cryptocurrency philanthropy, featuring Pat Duffy from The Giving Block. The main topics covered include: Crypto market reco...
Apr 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 390
NonprofitNewsfeed.com **This Week's Highlights: Tax Deductions and Corporate Philanthropy Shifts** Welcome back to the Nonprofit News Feed with your hosts, George Weiner, Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, and Digital Strategist Nick Azulay. This week, we dive into the misconceptions surrounding charitable donations and tax deductions, and explore the evolving landscape of corporate philanthropy. **Myth-Busting Tax Deductions in Charitable Giving** Despite popular belief, the majority of donors do not...
Apr 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 389
nonprofitnewsfeed.com Headline: AI's Impact on Nonprofit Sector: Language Translation, Education, and Philanthropy Trends This week on Nonprofit News Feed, George Weiner and Nick Azoulay of Whole Whale discuss the potential implications of AI-powered language translation for the nonprofit sector, survey data on AI adoption in nonprofits, and optimistic predictions for philanthropic giving in the coming years. The conversation kicks off with reflections on an article from The Atlantic pondering t...
Apr 02, 2024•18 min•Ep. 388
Transcript of NonprofitNewsfeed.com summary by CauseWriter.ai ### Nonprofit News Roundup: Mackenzie Scott's Millions, Catholic Charities Under Fire, and the Battle for DEI 🎙️ **Mackenzie Scott's Philanthropic Impact and the Nonprofit Lottery** In this episode of the nonprofit newsfeed, your hosts George and Nick from Whole Whale dive into Mackenzie Scott's latest philanthropic move, where she donated a staggering $640 million to 361 nonprofit organizations, chosen from 6,353 applicants. This ro...
Mar 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 387
Inside the Movement to Ban Lab-Grown Meat | Mother Jones Nonprofits like the Good Food Institute are stepping into the fray, advocating against bans on cell-cultured meats and pushing for progress in alternative proteins, arguing that stifling this nascent industry could hinder innovation and fails to advance health or safety. These organizations emphasize the potential environmental benefits of lab-grown meats, considering the significant methane emissions from livestock, and seek to safeguard ...
Mar 19, 2024•15 min•Ep. 386
Nonprofitnewsfeed.com George Weiner and Nick Azulay of Whole Whale discuss various topics including a milestone for Whole Whale's YouTube account, the first nonprofit-backed satellite launched into space, election concerns for nonprofits, and a nonprofit initiative to eliminate medical debt. The Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneSAT, the first nonprofit satellite, aims to map methane emissions globally. Nonprofits are preparing for the upcoming election season and its impact on communications ...
Mar 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 385
The episode covers the Open AI lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, the NYPD mandated to change protest response tactics, the rise of anti-DEI bills in several states, the history of Women's History Month, and ends with a lighthearted dad joke. The hosts also discuss the behind-the-scenes tactics of editing and adapting content for YouTube and share their thoughts and insights on various nonprofit-related topics. The Clash Over Nonprofit Promises and Silicon Valley Profits (Musk vs. OpenAI) Elon Musk is ...
Mar 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 384
Nonprofitnewsfeed.com Title: Nonprofit News Highlights: IVF Information, NRA Verdict, and Deforestation Crisis In this week's edition of Nonprofit News Feed, we dive into three major stories that are making headlines in the nonprofit sector. From the legal implications of IVF to the NRA's guilty verdict, and the alarming increase in deforestation, these stories highlight the ongoing challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in our society. Join us as we explore the key details and implications...
Feb 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 383
**Nonprofit News Digest: Honoring Jimmy Carter, ESG & B Corps Scrutiny, and a Homeless Advocacy Victory** This week's episode of the Nonprofit News Feed, hosted by George Weiner, Chief Whaler of Whole Whale, and Digital Strategist Nick Azulay, celebrates President's Day with a tribute to former President Jimmy Carter's legacy in the nonprofit sector. The conversation also delves into current challenges facing ESG frameworks and B Corps, and highlights a legal victory for a homeless advocacy ...
Feb 20, 2024•15 min•Ep. 382
Nonprofit Gets Their Feet Wet With Jesus-Themed Super Bowl Spots A 60-second ad spot and an additional 15-second spot for the ad campaign “He Gets Us” made a stir for being among the largest ad buys for a registered charity . The ads featured images of people washing the feet of others within diverse circumstances and environments and closed with an acknowledgment of Jesus’ non-discriminatory feet washing. The nonprofit behind the campaign is named “Come Near,” an organization formerly named “Se...
Feb 13, 2024•18 min•Ep. 381
How The Nonprofit Sector Lost Out On $17 Billion In The Soon-To-Lapse Charitable Deduction Act In a giving season when many smaller and medium-sized nonprofit organizations wonder about how to retain and expand their small-dollar donors in relation to stagnant donations, perhaps one of the more salient solutions is about to expire. House Resolution (H.R.) 3435 , better known as the “Charitable Act,” ( see also S. 556 ) is soon to meet its demise via legislative purgatory. The Charitable Act, whi...
Feb 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 380
Nonprofit Newsfeed Highlights: GoFundMe's Charitable Gap, Ocean Cleanup Concerns, and AI's Role in Preserving Indigenous Languages GoFundMe's Charitable Chasm Exposed In this episode, George Weiner delves into the disparities in GoFundMe's distribution of disaster funds. A New York Times analysis revealed that households with incomes over $150,000 received 28% more aid than those under $75,000 after the 2021 Marshall fire. This gap highlights a broader issue of equity in crowdsourced fundraising...
Jan 30, 2024•6 min•Ep. 379
Free weekly news summary: NonprofitNewsFeed.com Billionaire Philanthropy Shifts and EU Greenwashing Crackdown: Nonprofit News Feed Insights In this episode of the Nonprofit News Feed, George Weiner, Chief Whaler, alongside Nick Azulay, delves into the philanthropic strategy shifts at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and the broader influence of high-net-worth individuals in the nonprofit sector. Amidst CZI's pivot towards science and technology initiatives, there's a debate on whether this i...
Jan 23, 2024•15 min•Ep. 378
Nonprofitnewsfeed.com Nonprofit Sector Confronts International Aid Challenges and Navigates Donor Dynamics In this week's episode of the Nonprofit News Feed by Whole Whale, hosts George and Nick delve into pressing issues within the nonprofit world, including the complexities of the USAID food program, philanthropic trends in New York City, and the unpredictable nature of billionaire-backed philanthropy. USAID Food Aid Under Scrutiny The episode kicks off with a critical look at the U.S. interna...
Jan 16, 2024•19 min•Ep. 377
### Nonprofit Digital Marketing: What to Watch for in 2024 **Nonprofit Newsfeed & Whole Whale Podcast Episode Summary** **Episode Title:** Navigating Nonprofit Digital Marketing Trends for 2024 In this insightful episode, hosts George Weiner and Nick Azulay of Whole Whale discuss essential digital marketing trends that nonprofit professionals should be aware of in 2024. The episode is a treasure trove of predictions, strategies, and updates crucial for nonprofits navigating the ever-evolving...
Jan 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 376
Conversation Summary: Teen Social Media Usage: Pew Research Center study highlights that nearly half of US teens are online almost constantly, a steep rise from 24% in 2014-2015. Smartphone Access: 95% of teens have or can access a smartphone. TikTok Usage: 58% of teens use TikTok daily; 17% nearly constantly. Role of Nonprofits: Organizations like The JET Foundation address the risks and benefits of social media use among teens. Nonprofit Digital Strategy Insights: Social Media in Teens' Lives:...
Dec 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 375
Meet the Faces of Crypto Philanthropy | The Giving Block Based on the "Faces of Crypto Philanthropy" article by The Giving Block, the most generous donor appears to be Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum. He has donated cryptocurrencies valued at over $1 billion to various causes, including COVID-19 relief, medical research, and Ukraine humanitarian aid. This level of giving places him at the forefront in terms of the scale of crypto philanthropy. For more detailed information about Vitalik ...
Dec 12, 2023•19 min•Ep. 374
Guest Details Donald Summers Founder and CEO of Altruist Partners Author of "Scaling Altruism" Founder of Altruist Accelerator (altruistaccelerator.org) Conversation Summary Altruist Partners' Mission: For 17 years, they've helped social enterprises and nonprofits worldwide to scale their revenue and impact. They established a nonprofit to maximize the dissemination of their methodology. The Book "Scaling Altruism": Serves as a curriculum for the accelerator and open sources Donald's comprehensi...
Dec 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 373
Today's podcast delves into several significant topics in the non-profit sector. The U.S. has pledged $3 billion to the Climate Action Fund at COP28, highlighting efforts to help nations most affected by climate change, like island nations at existential risk. The discussion acknowledges the importance of this funding, even as it's debated whether it's sufficient. The Inflation Reduction Act is also mentioned as a major clean energy initiative by the Biden-Harris administration. Next, the podcas...
Dec 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 372
The Associated Press reports on the increasing importance of GivingTuesday for nonprofits, especially amid concerns of declining donations. GivingTuesday , which began as a hashtag in 2012, has grown into a significant fundraising event where many nonprofits leverage matching campaigns to maximize donations. The end of the year traditionally sees a surge in charitable giving. The AP notes that organizations like Fidelity Charitable are optimistic about end-of-year donations, contrasting with the...
Nov 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 371
Nonprofit Board Fires Sam Altman At OpenAI In High-Stakes Drama So, what happens when a nonprofit board meets with a Silicon Valley CEO? The two factions of OpenAI clashed like the resistance fighting the empire in a scene from Star Wars but with fewer special effects. Here’s what we think is happening based on reports… OpenAI , initially a non-profit dedicated to beneficial AI development, has undergone a significant transformation via high-speed drama this weekend. After former CEO Sam Altman ...
Nov 21, 2023•17 min•Ep. 370
Part of the Nonprofit.ist nonprofit podcast network . We interviewed Carol Hamilton from Gracesocialsector.com about how nonprofit strategic planning could be improved. Not involving enough people. Often only senior leadership and the board do the planning, thinking they alone have the vision. But all levels of staff should participate to gain buy-in. Surprisingly, there is often 80% agreement on goals across roles. Failing to operationalize the plan. A common mistake is creating an overly compl...
Nov 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 368
Pew Research Center Finds Broad Data Privacy Concerns & Distrust The Pew Research Center's study on American perspectives towards data privacy highlights growing concerns and confusion about personal data usage. Most Americans are uneasy about how their information is handled by companies and the government, with a significant 67% admitting they understand little about what is done with their personal data. This concern extends to social media, where 77% of Americans distrust social media CE...
Nov 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 369
Nonprofitnewsfeed.com DOJ Going After Ebay For “Coal Rolling” Devices The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Ebay alleging that the company let over 343,000 after-market “coal rolling” devices be purchased on the platform, according DOJ paperwork filed in Brooklyn federal court. CBS News reports that Ebay claims the complaint by the DOJ “unprecedented” and that the ecommerce giant regularly works with law enforcement to remove millions of illegal products. The DOJ’s action comes...
Nov 07, 2023•23 min•Ep. 367
PSLF Program Eliminated $51 Billion In Student Debt For Public & NPO As reported by Philanthropy.com , the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, initiated in 2007, was designed to alleviate student debts for those dedicating a decade to nonprofits or government roles. However, the program was largely unknown and challenging to secure until recent rule changes and promotion. The Biden administration's reforms in October 2021 breathed new life into the program, erasing an astounding ...
Oct 31, 2023•14 min•Ep. 366
NonprofitNewsfeed.com Goodwill is trying to grow its online sales in order to generate more revenue to fund its job training and employment assistance programs. The nonprofit is facing increasing competition from for-profit resale sites like ThredUp and Poshmark. Goodwill recently launched GoodwillFinds, an ecommerce site where 14 Goodwill locations sell donated items, but it has challenges in competing with other sites. Successfully growing online sales is crucial for Goodwill to continue its c...
Oct 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 365
Interview with Andrew Schulman of Schulman Consulting . Here are some key points about fiscal sponsorships from the conversation: - A fiscal sponsorship allows a new project or group to operate under the legal and tax-exempt status of an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This avoids having to incorporate separately and apply for 501(c)(3) status. - The fiscal sponsor provides back office services like accounting, HR, legal compliance, and manages fundraising so the sponsored group can f...
Oct 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 364
