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.
193: (2 for 2) Impact ideas: Smart speaker donors, Marketplace for giving days, Donor Thank you service, white label GoFundme
192: (2for2) Impact ideas with Joe Magee - Kids media channel, UGC child symptoms, Family podcast history
191: (2 for 2) Under Profiled day, Homeless donation marketplace, and shower Social Impact Ideas
190: (2 for 2) Ideas for social impact with Visceral
189: How to Manage Grief in the Workplace - Lantern.co
188: How To Challenge Your Boss W/O Getting Fired
187: Data Visualization, Moving From Numbers to Narrative - Tara Todras
186 - How We Made a Fundraising Course from Idea to Launch
185: Raising $20k in 4 Days with Popcorn - Jack & Jill
184: Using Podcasting to Build Clients ~ Through the Noise
183: Ad Grant Application, Compliance & Creative Fall Ideas
182: #StopHateForProfit - Interview from Next In Nonprofits
181: How we lost a staff member due to H-1B Policy
180: Turning a Gala Virtual, Upaya Raised $302k
179: Virtual Reality for Impact with Mind Glow
178: Homelessness in the Time of COVID-19
177: The 7 Elements of a Primal Brand (reprise)
176: 14 Ways to Grow Your Podcast Downloads
175: COVID-19 College Advising | Making the Shift to Digital
174: How to Design an Auction Event
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