Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
Donald Summers
Founder and CEO of Altruist Partners
Author of "Scaling Altruism"
Founder of Altruist Accelerator (altruistaccelerator.org)
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 comprehensive solution for running high-performing nonprofits.
Changing Nonprofit Landscape:
Donald emphasizes the ongoing need for improvement in nonprofit performance, focusing on translating entrepreneurial tools for nonprofits. He addresses barriers like knowledge gaps, cultural differences, and misconceptions about business methodologies in the social sector.
Impact and Growth Methodology:
The book and accelerator aim to translate business tools into nonprofit contexts, focusing on practical, low-cost strategies for small to midsize organizations.
Altruism in Business:
Donald discusses the need for altruism in our capitalist system, advocating for its integration to address societal and environmental challenges. He stresses the importance of evolving beyond tribal, self-interested behaviors for global sustainability.
Effective Altruism:
While supportive of the movement's goals, Donald critiques its academic, theoretical approach. He advocates for a more practical application of altruistic principles in management and execution.
Case Study - Treehouse:
Discusses transitioning from event-based fundraising to more sustainable, relationship-focused strategies.
Advice for Nonprofits and Future Leaders:
Encourages adoption of business methodologies and skills like finance and marketing for social impact. He advises future leaders to gain private sector experience before entering the social sector.
Blending Business and Altruism: Effective nonprofit management involves incorporating business principles without losing the essence of altruism.
Methodology for Nonprofits: Donald’s methodology focuses on practical, executable strategies tailored for nonprofits, moving beyond theoretical models.
Cultural Integration: Emphasizes the importance of understanding and integrating different cultural perspectives within the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
Empowerment through Knowledge: Advocates for equipping future social sector leaders with business acumen and practical skills.
Scaling Impact: Aims to broaden the reach and effectiveness of altruistic initiatives by leveraging proven business strategies and tools.
212: (news) Abuse At Homeless Shelter, Racketeering, and Puppy Bowl helps shelters
211: (news) Nonprofit Job losses, Giving Blck and Money making mittens
210: Human-centered Design - teenyBIG
209: Giving Tuesday results, Coercive Control language - NonprofitNewsFeed.com
208: How to Make Meaningful Media Content - FirstStage.org
207: Flexible Work and Job Sharing Strategy - Marathon Kids
206: The V-Shaped Volunteering Outlook - VolunteerMatch
205: Building Small Homes for the Holidays - Smalltimore Homes
204: Spotify Ideas for Social Impact
Whole Whale Holiday Playlist
203: Hiring Robots to Write Donor Letters - Addressable
202: Donor Thank You Ideas
201: Creativity: The Key to a Remarkable Life - Author Interview
200: What is coming in 2021 for Nonprofits?
199: BUILDING SMART NONPROFITS: A Roadmap For Mission Success - Author Interview
198: The Philanthropy Revolution - Author Interview
197: Is Your Nonprofit Getting to the Damn Point?
196: Is a full MBA worth it? Talking through the options
195: Giving Tuesday Tips and Predictions for 2020
194: How to Build a Cryptocurrency Donation campaign - Giving Block
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